US Bridges

County Road 25 over Black Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.10 Mile South of SR 520 · Structure no. 3831647

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Black Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 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 6 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.10 Mile South of SR 520
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51835, -82.09738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2015)
Projected traffic359 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 25 over Black 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Black Creek carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Black Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.