US Bridges

US50 over Dodson Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 1.99 MI E of SR 135 · Structure no. 3600697

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Dodson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 over Dodson Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS50
CrossesDodson Creek
Location1.99 MI E of SR 135
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20427, -83.74075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck53 ft (16.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 over Dodson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns US50 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.