US Bridges

County Road 55 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 100 Ft E JCT CR 23 · Structure no. 1633554

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 55 over Crooked Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location100 Ft E JCT CR 23
RouteCounty Highway C0055
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2859, -81.92709
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2015)
Projected traffic258 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County Road 55 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 55 over Crooked 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 55 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.