US Bridges

County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2 Mi. West of Int. RT.77 · Structure no. 3033937

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,626
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek in Guernsey 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 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesCrosses over Wills Creek
Location.2 Mi. West of Int. RT.77
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97729, -81.54295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2015)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Crosses over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.