US Bridges

Goose Creek over Goose Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 2.91 MI N of Vinton Cl · Structure no. 3730638

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,884
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goose Creek over Goose Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,884 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,615 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGoose Creek
CrossesGoose Creek
Location2.91 MI N of Vinton Cl
RouteCounty Highway C0249
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41138, -82.59933
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,884 (2015)
Projected traffic2,615 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Goose Creek over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Creek over Goose 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Creek over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,884 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goose Creek over Goose Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.