US Bridges

Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .28 MI W Martin · Structure no. 1947672

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHoratio-Harris Ck
CrossesBrn of Harris Creek
Location.28 MI W Martin
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15174, -84.50991
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2015)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Horatio-Harris Ck over Brn of Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.