Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek
GoodKnox County, Ohio · 0.1 E of JCT Carding Mill · Structure no. 4234065
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 823
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 years old, older 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 823 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Gilchrist over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek carry?
About 823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gilchrist over Little Schenck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.