US Bridges

Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · US-30 over Flat Brach Cre · Structure no. 3201422

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,264
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 3,264 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 30
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
LocationUS-30 over Flat Brach Cre
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82697, -83.62677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,264 (2015)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 over Flat Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek carry?

About 3,264 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.