US Bridges

Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of Old 3-C HWY · Structure no. 2136112

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 51 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPerfect Rd.
CrossesPerfect Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Old 3-C HWY
RouteCounty Highway T0255
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26514, -82.79967
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Perfect Rd. over Perfect 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Perfect Rd. over Perfect Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.