US Bridges

Co. Rd. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. North of SR 34 · Structure no. 3534006

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,126 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 24
CrossesDitch 557 Owl Creek
Location0.5 Mi. North of SR 34
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46361, -84.32519
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2015)
Projected traffic1,126 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. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Co. Rd. 24 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 Co. Rd. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 24 over Ditch 557 Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.