US Bridges

County Road 65 over Hog Creek

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .3 Mi.N.Of Jct. of TWP.30 · Structure no. 3348598

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Hog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 65 over Hog Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 years old, older 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesHog Creek
Location.3 Mi.N.Of Jct. of TWP.30
RouteCounty Highway C0065
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79625, -83.78474
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 65 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is County Road 65 over Hog 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Hog Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.