US Bridges

SR 66 over Owl Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 1.08 MI N. SR 34 · Structure no. 3502147

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,503
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 66 over Owl Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,503 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,638 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesOwl Creek
Location1.08 MI N. SR 34
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46734, -84.306
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,503 (2015)
Projected traffic7,638 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 66 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Owl 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Owl Creek carry?

About 5,503 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 66 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.