US Bridges

Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 100 S of Stringtown RD · Structure no. 2560300

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,886
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,886 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,464 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcdowell Road
CrossesGrove City Creek
Location100 S of Stringtown RD
RouteCity Street 4178
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87829, -83.05998
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,886 (2019)
Projected traffic9,464 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdowell Road over Grove City 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek carry?

About 7,886 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Mcdowell Road over Grove City Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.