US Bridges

Scott Rd. over Little Schenck Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · .3MI.W.OF Obrien Rd. · Structure no. 4236939

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Rd. over Little Schenck Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Scott Rd. 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScott Rd.
CrossesLittle Schenck Creek
Location.3MI.W.OF Obrien Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 268
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44943, -82.39568
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 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 Scott Rd. over Little Schenck Creek built?

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

What condition is Scott Rd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Rd. over Little Schenck Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scott Rd. over Little Schenck Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Rd. over Little Schenck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.