US Bridges

S Elm Tree over Honey Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 0.67 MI S of Old Troy Pk · Structure no. 1132202

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Elm Tree over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying S Elm Tree over Honey Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Elm Tree
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.67 MI S of Old Troy Pk
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07519, -84.02193
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2015)
Projected traffic279 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 S Elm Tree over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Elm Tree over Honey 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 S Elm Tree over Honey Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Elm Tree over Honey Creek?

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

Who owns S Elm Tree over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.