US Bridges

SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2 M E of JCT SR 658 · Structure no. 3003949

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 209
CrossesBranch of Crooked Creek
Location.2 M E of JCT SR 658
RouteState Highway 209
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04549, -81.62628
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,993 (2015)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 209 over Branch of Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over Branch of Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.