US Bridges

County Road 15 over Hog Creek

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .15 MI N of JCT of Twp 30 · Structure no. 3349365

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Hog Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 15 over Hog Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 42 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesHog Creek
Location.15 MI N of JCT of Twp 30
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7937, -83.88
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2015)
Projected traffic736 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 15 over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is County Road 15 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Hog Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.