US Bridges

Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 250 Ft S of Dry Creek RD · Structure no. 4532620

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWelsh Hills RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location250 Ft S of Dry Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway T0121
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11734, -82.46155
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welsh Hills RD over Dry 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 Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Hills RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.