US Bridges

CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.056 Mile E. of C10 · Structure no. 5339022

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 4/10 Dexter
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.056 Mile E. of C10
RouteCounty Highway C0004
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08711, -82.21201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2015)
Projected traffic179 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4/10 Dexter over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.