US Bridges

County RD 143 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .8MI S of US Route 22 · Structure no. 3032124

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 143 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 143 over Crooked Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 143
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.8MI S of US Route 22
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99052, -81.67704
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2015)
Projected traffic623 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County RD 143 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 143 over 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 County RD 143 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 143 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 143 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.