US Bridges

Kile RD over Adams Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 2300 Ft North of SR 322 · Structure no. 2831635

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kile RD over Adams Creek is a concrete frame carrying Kile RD over Adams Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKile RD
CrossesAdams Creek
Location2300 Ft North of SR 322
RouteCounty Highway C0044
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54011, -81.10589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2017)
Projected traffic719 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 Kile RD over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kile RD over Adams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kile RD over Adams Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kile RD over Adams Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kile RD over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.