US Bridges

US-40 over Over Deer Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.92 Mi. E. of Clark Co. · Structure no. 4900731

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,373
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 over Over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-40 over Over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,373 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,682 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-40
CrossesOver Deer Creek
Location0.92 Mi. E. of Clark Co.
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93229, -83.52089
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,373 (2015)
Projected traffic4,682 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US-40 over Over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 over Over Deer 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-40 over Over Deer Creek carry?

About 3,373 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-40 over Over Deer Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns US-40 over Over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.