US Bridges

Koop Road over Koop Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of SR 66 · Structure no. 0636363

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koop Road over Koop Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Koop Road over Koop Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKoop Road
CrossesKoop Creek
Location0.2 MI W of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway T0112
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51333, -84.38252
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic486 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koop Road over Koop Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koop Road over Koop Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Koop Road over Koop Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Koop Road over Koop Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Koop Road over Koop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.