US Bridges

Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 150 North of Intersectio · Structure no. AFOHZHTV30989

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSkeel Avenue
CrossesHebble Creek
Location150 North of Intersectio
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80019, -84.05833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skeel Avenue over Hebble 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 Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Skeel Avenue over Hebble Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.