US Bridges

Horatio-Harris Ck over Harris Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .1 MI E Getty-Webster Rd. · Structure no. 1947788

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horatio-Harris Ck over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horatio-Harris Ck over Harris Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHoratio-Harris Ck
CrossesHarris Creek
Location.1 MI E Getty-Webster Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15187, -84.47595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2015)
Projected traffic820 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Horatio-Harris Ck over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Horatio-Harris Ck over 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 Harris Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horatio-Harris Ck over Harris Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horatio-Harris Ck over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.