US Bridges

Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.45 Mi. West of Rd. 3 · Structure no. 3530647

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. F
CrossesDitch 1481 Hammer Creek
Location0.45 Mi. West of Rd. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0F
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24028, -83.92889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2015)
Projected traffic187 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer 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 Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. F over Ditch 1481 Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.