US Bridges

Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .23 MI W SR 571 · Structure no. 1950630

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPickett
CrossesDismal Creek Pickett
Location.23 MI W SR 571
RouteCounty Highway C0273
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17884, -84.77471
Functional classUrban Local

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 stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2015)
Projected traffic461 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett built?

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

What condition is Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett 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 Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pickett over Dismal Creek Pickett?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.