US Bridges

Scott Road over Honey Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 3.6 Mi. E. of CR 6 · Structure no. 1740458

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Road over Honey Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesHoney Creek
Location3.6 Mi. E. of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway C0050
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98194, -82.78468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2015)
Projected traffic118 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Road over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Honey Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over Honey Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.