Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek
FairHenry County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. South of Rd. D · Structure no. 3532488
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Twp. Rd. 5 over Ditch 1533 Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.