US Bridges

Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi. South of Rd. F · Structure no. 3532933

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560 is a concrete slab carrying Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 11
CrossesWest Creek Ditch 1560
Location0.20 Mi. South of Rd. F
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23667, -84.07472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2015)
Projected traffic405 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560 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 Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560 carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 11 over West Creek Ditch 1560?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.