US Bridges

Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .5 MI S. Wagner RD · Structure no. 1944347

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPalestine-Uc
CrossesKraut Ck
Location.5 MI S. Wagner RD
RouteCounty Highway C0030
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12876, -84.74756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2015)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck 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 Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Palestine-Uc over Kraut Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.