US Bridges

Houschilt Road over Littman Dt

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .2 MI E of Coble RD · Structure no. 1959530

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houschilt Road over Littman Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houschilt Road over Littman Dt in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHouschilt Road
CrossesLittman Dt
Location.2 MI E of Coble RD
RouteCounty Highway T0130
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31389, -84.46389
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
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2015)
Projected traffic93 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 Houschilt Road over Littman Dt built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houschilt Road over Littman Dt 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 Houschilt Road over Littman Dt carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Houschilt Road over Littman Dt?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Houschilt Road over Littman Dt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.