US Bridges

Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.18 Mi. East of Rd. 3A · Structure no. 3535770

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. Q
CrossesBig Creek Ditch 1074
Location0.18 Mi. East of Rd. 3A
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48417, -83.92333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2015)
Projected traffic616 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074 carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. Q over Big Creek Ditch 1074?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.