US Bridges

Creamery Hill over Salt Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.34 MI E of Ross Cl · Structure no. 3731731

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamery Hill over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creamery Hill over Salt Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 51 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCreamery Hill
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.34 MI E of Ross Cl
RouteCounty Highway C0174
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46315, -82.73542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic212 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creamery Hill over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Creamery Hill over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Creamery Hill over Salt Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Creamery Hill over Salt Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Creamery Hill over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.