US Bridges

Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · North of US RTE 62 · Structure no. 3631257

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 49 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSanders RD #29
CrossesE. Fork White Oak Creek
LocationNorth of US RTE 62
RouteCounty Highway C0029
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10755, -83.68127
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic305 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 Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sanders RD #29 over E. Fork White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.