US Bridges

Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek

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Brown County, Ohio · 1.19 MI N of US52 · Structure no. 0835129

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld A&p Rd.
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1.19 MI N of US52
RouteCounty Highway C0307
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78672, -83.90389
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old A&p Rd. over Straight 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 Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old A&p Rd. over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.