US Bridges

Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 2.17MI.NW. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 4600517

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,706
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,696 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
Location2.17MI.NW. of Jct. USR-68
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40077, -83.78385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2015)
Projected traffic10,696 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Flat Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Flat Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.