US Bridges

Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.40 Mi. North of Rd. L · Structure no. 3533123

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 12
CrossesSchool Creek 1569
Location0.40 Mi. North of Rd. L
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33306, -84.09556
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2015)
Projected traffic469 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 Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569 carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 12 over School Creek 1569?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.