US Bridges

Usr 30 over Flat Branch Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · US-30 over Flat Branch CR · Structure no. 3201465

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 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).

CarriesUsr 30
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
LocationUS-30 over Flat Branch CR
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82722, -83.62658
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 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.