US Bridges

East Street over Massies Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 10 Mi.S.Of SR.42 · Structure no. 2960524

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Street over Massies Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Street over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesEast Street
CrossesMassies Creek
Location10 Mi.S.Of SR.42
RouteCity Street 974
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74269, -83.80538
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2004)
Projected traffic167 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Street over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Street over Massies 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Street over Massies Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Street over Massies Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns East Street over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.