US Bridges

E Front Street over Old Town Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.95 MI E of Market St. · Structure no. 3730379

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,235
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Front Street over Old Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Front Street over Old Town Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE Front Street
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location0.95 MI E of Market St.
RouteCity Street 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5364, -82.39136
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2015)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E Front Street over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is E Front Street over Old Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E Front Street over Old Town Creek carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Front Street over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Front Street over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.