US Bridges

Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of SR 65 · Structure no. 0637483

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckland-Holden RD
CrossesVirginia Creek
Location0.4 MI E of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway C0190
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62951, -84.08118
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2022)
Projected traffic1,352 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buckland-Holden RD over Virginia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.