US Bridges

Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 0.34 MI N of Mingo Lewisb · Structure no. 1133993

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSheehe Road
CrossesBranch of Big Darby Cree
Location0.34 MI N of Mingo Lewisb
RouteCounty Highway C0148
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22716, -83.58037
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree carry?

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

How long is Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Sheehe Road over Branch of Big Darby Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.