US Bridges

Runkle Road over Owens Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Ohio · .01 MI E of Kite Road · Structure no. 1130587

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Runkle Road over Owens Creek is a concrete slab carrying Runkle Road over Owens Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRunkle Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location.01 MI E of Kite Road
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10617, -83.9043
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2015)
Projected traffic779 by 2035
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 Runkle Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Runkle Road over Owens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Runkle Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Runkle Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Runkle Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.