US Bridges

Vincent Road over Schenck Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North of Cornish · Structure no. 4234154

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincent Road over Schenck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vincent Road over Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVincent Road
CrossesSchenck Creek
Location0.5 MI North of Cornish
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43087, -82.38632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2018)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Vincent Road over Schenck Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vincent Road over Schenck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Vincent Road over Schenck Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vincent Road over Schenck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vincent Road over Schenck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.