US Bridges

Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · Junction of Green Valley · Structure no. 4237595

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLiberty Chapel
CrossesGranny Creek
LocationJunction of Green Valley
RouteCounty Highway 365
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42497, -82.56258
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Liberty Chapel over Granny 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Chapel over Granny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.