Gilchrist Road over Schenck Creek
GoodKnox County, Ohio · Junction of Carding Mill · Structure no. 4234138
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 823
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilchrist Road over Schenck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilchrist Road over Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Road over Schenck Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilchrist 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Gilchrist Road over Schenck Creek carry?
About 823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gilchrist Road over Schenck Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gilchrist Road over Schenck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.