US Bridges

US 33 over George Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.64 Miwof SR674 · Structure no. 2502194

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,397
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over George Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 33 over George Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4 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 31,397 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,579 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesGeorge Creek
Location0.64 Miwof SR674
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8625, -82.8386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,397 (2018)
Projected traffic43,579 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 33 over George Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over George 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over George Creek carry?

About 31,397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over George Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over George Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.