US Bridges

Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Ohio · 0.80 MI N.E. of CR 66 · Structure no. 4237226

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarson Road
CrossesLittle Schenck Creek
Location0.80 MI N.E. of CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48173, -82.4164
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2015)
Projected traffic609 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carson Road over Little Schenck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.