US Bridges

Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 60 Ft N of Virginia Ave · Structure no. 5168146

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek in Marion 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Lawn Drive
CrossesQu Qua Creek
Location60 Ft N of Virginia Ave
RouteCity Street 206
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57542, -83.10671
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek built?

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

What condition is Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Forest Lawn Drive over Qu Qua Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.