US Bridges

Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 200 N. of Int. RD T & 8 · Structure no. 3536653

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp. Rd. 8
Crosses1287-2 Dry Creek
Location200 N. of Int. RD T & 8
RouteCity Street 8
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44361, -84.01861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Twp. Rd. 8 over 1287-2 Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.