US Bridges

Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · Junc of Mt Liberty RD · Structure no. 4233549

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDunham RD
CrossesTributary of Dry Creek
LocationJunc of Mt Liberty RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35108, -82.6261
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2015)
Projected traffic137 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunham RD over Tributary of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dunham RD over Tributary of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.