US Bridges

Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 204 Ft W of Brice Road · Structure no. 2563371

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,773
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek in Franklin 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 15,773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,893 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChatterton Road
Crosses(o) Powell Creek
Location204 Ft W of Brice Road
RouteCity Street CHATT
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91285, -82.83368
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,773 (2015)
Projected traffic21,893 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek built?

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

What condition is Chatterton Road over (o) Powell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek carry?

About 15,773 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Chatterton Road over (o) Powell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.