US Bridges

Stingley RD over Kraut Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .5 MI W Palest-Union City · Structure no. 1945025

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stingley RD over Kraut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stingley RD over Kraut Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStingley RD
CrossesKraut Creek
Location.5 MI W Palest-Union City
RouteCounty Highway C0057
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07726, -84.75542
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2015)
Projected traffic863 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stingley RD over Kraut Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stingley RD over 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 Stingley RD over Kraut Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stingley RD over Kraut Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stingley RD over Kraut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.