US Bridges

Scott RD over Prairie Creek

Poor

Defiance County, Ohio · .25 MI W of Flickinger RD · Structure no. 2041081

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott RD over Prairie Creek is a steel culvert carrying Scott RD over Prairie Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScott RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location.25 MI W of Flickinger RD
RouteCounty Highway C0100
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4131, -84.48326
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2015)
Projected traffic425 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 Scott RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott RD over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Scott RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scott RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Scott RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.