US Bridges

US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E of JCT SR 557 · Structure no. 3801500

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 9,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,589 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 62 & SR 39
CrossesDoughty Creek
Location0.35 MI E of JCT SR 557
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55544, -81.81955
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,790 (2015)
Projected traffic13,589 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek carry?

About 9,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 & SR 39 over Doughty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.