US Bridges

CR 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.539 Mile N. of SR681 · Structure no. 5341302

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 47 Goose Creek
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.539 Mile N. of SR681
RouteCounty Highway C0047
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18511, -82.13073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 47 Goose Creek over Goose 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 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 47 Goose Creek over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.