US Bridges

Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 2.3 MI W of SR 657 · Structure no. 4530015

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run is a concrete culvert carrying Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDry Creek RD
CrossesSimonds Run
Location2.3 MI W of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11986, -82.47264
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2015)
Projected traffic591 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run 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 Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Dry Creek RD over Simonds Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.