US Bridges

RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2460 East of State RD · Structure no. 5243246

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,787
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,808 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRD 4 - Smith RD
CrossesChampion Creek
Location2460 East of State RD
RouteCounty Highway C0004
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13625, -81.86952
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,787 (2015)
Projected traffic10,808 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek carry?

About 7,787 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns RD 4 - Smith RD over Champion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.