Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek
GoodKnox County, Ohio · JCT of North Liberty · Structure no. 4237242
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earnest Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Earnest Road over Little Schenck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.