US Bridges

Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 1.2 Miles East of SR528 · Structure no. 2831228

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPioneer RD
CrossesPhelps Creek
Location1.2 Miles East of SR528
RouteCounty Highway T0116
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52138, -81.02934
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic255 by 2037
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer RD over Phelps 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Pioneer RD over Phelps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.