US Bridges

CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · JCT of Islcrk TR383 &CR43 · Structure no. 4130030

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 101 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR43 Alikanna RD
CrossesWills Creek
LocationJCT of Islcrk TR383 &CR43
RouteCounty Highway C0043
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38635, -80.65916
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2015)
Projected traffic272 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR43 Alikanna RD over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.