US Bridges

Farminton RD over Thorp Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 1700 E of Hobart RD · Structure no. 2831482

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
757
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farminton RD over Thorp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Farminton RD over Thorp Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarminton RD
CrossesThorp Creek
Location1700 E of Hobart RD
RouteCounty Highway C0018
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37094, -81.01677
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farminton RD over Thorp Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farminton RD over Thorp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Farminton RD over Thorp Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farminton RD over Thorp Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Farminton RD over Thorp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.