Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .39 MI E Hill-Southrn · Structure no. 1942352
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek in Darke 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ross RD over Branch of Kraut 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ross RD over Branch of Kraut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.