US Bridges

Sperry Road over Russell Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 1700 S of Cedar Road · Structure no. 2830869

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,547
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperry Road over Russell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sperry Road over Russell Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSperry Road
CrossesRussell Creek
Location1700 S of Cedar Road
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50382, -81.30879
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2024)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$305 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sperry Road over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sperry Road over Russell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sperry Road over Russell Creek carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sperry Road over Russell Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Sperry Road over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.