US Bridges

SR 83 over Doughty Creek

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.21 MI N of Coshocton CO · Structure no. 3801683

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,871
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Doughty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Doughty Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,985 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesDoughty Creek
Location0.21 MI N of Coshocton CO
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45195, -81.90169
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2015)
Projected traffic3,985 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 SR 83 over Doughty Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 83 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 SR 83 over Doughty Creek carry?

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Doughty Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Doughty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.