US Bridges

Parrot ST over Dry Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · JCT of Columbus Road · Structure no. 4232578

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,004
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parrot ST over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parrot ST over Dry Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,946 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParrot ST
CrossesDry Creek
LocationJCT of Columbus Road
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37839, -82.49665
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,004 (2019)
Projected traffic6,946 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parrot ST over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parrot ST over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Parrot ST over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Parrot ST over Dry Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Parrot ST over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.