US Bridges

County Road 424 over Dry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. West of TR 6C · Structure no. 3501590

Built
1842
183 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,596
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 424 over Dry Creek is a masonry culvert carrying County Road 424 over Dry Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1842, so it is 183 years old, older 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,991 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 424
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.1 Mi. West of TR 6C
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4171, -83.98284
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2015)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 424 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1842, making it 183 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 424 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 424 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 424 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns County Road 424 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.