US Bridges

Runkle Road over Nettle Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .27 MI SW of US Route 36 · Structure no. 1130595

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Runkle Road over Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Runkle Road over Nettle Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRunkle Road
CrossesNettle Creek
Location.27 MI SW of US Route 36
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10833, -83.86327
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2015)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Runkle Road over Nettle 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Runkle Road over Nettle Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Runkle Road over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Runkle Road over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.