US Bridges

Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. East of Rd. 23 · Structure no. 3532100

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 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 6 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. V
CrossesDitch 557 Owl Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East of Rd. 23
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47111, -84.29833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.