US Bridges

SR 221 over White Oak Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 2.10 MI S of Georgetown · Structure no. 0802914

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 221 over White Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 221 over White Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 221
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.10 MI S of Georgetown
RouteState Highway 221
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84465, -83.92175
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 221 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 221 over White Oak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 221 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 221 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 221 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.