US Bridges

Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. East of RD 12 · Structure no. 3535908

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek is a concrete frame carrying Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. D
CrossesMess. Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East of RD 12
RouteCounty Highway T000D
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.21028, -84.08556
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2015)
Projected traffic257 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. D over Mess. Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. D over Mess. Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.