US Bridges

CR 4 over Indian Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 2.18M N of CO Line · Structure no. 4630335

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,017
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over Indian Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 4 over Indian Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 121 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,412 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 4
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.18M N of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0004
StateOhio
Coordinates40.305, -84.01167
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2015)
Projected traffic1,412 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 4 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR 4 over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 4 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns CR 4 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.