US Bridges

North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.25 MI N of Ernest Road · Structure no. 4234464

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,304
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 3,304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,586 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Liberty Road
CrossesLittle Schenck Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Ernest Road
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51283, -82.41415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,304 (2015)
Projected traffic4,586 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Liberty Road over Little 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 North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek carry?

About 3,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Liberty Road over Little Schenck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.