Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek
FairDarke County, Ohio · .19 MI S Ross · Structure no. 1945181
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillgrove-South over Kraut 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hillgrove-South over Kraut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.