US Bridges

Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI North of Stull RD · Structure no. 4233190

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchenck Creek Road
CrossesSchenck Creek
Location0.1 MI North of Stull RD
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39302, -82.3471
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2015)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
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 Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schenck Creek Road over Schenck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schenck Creek Road over Schenck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.