US Bridges

S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.88 Mi.N.Coshocton Co. · Structure no. 3800644

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek is a concrete slab carrying S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.R.60
CrossesBranch Laurel Creek
Location0.88 Mi.N.Coshocton Co.
RouteState Highway 60
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46182, -81.96651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic833 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.60 over Branch Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.60 over Branch Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.