US Bridges

SR 800 over Dismal Creek

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.5 MI South of SR 255 · Structure no. 5603196

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
724
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Dismal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 800 over Dismal Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 800
CrossesDismal Creek
Location3.5 MI South of SR 255
RouteState Highway 800
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6804, -81.0862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2015)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 800 over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 800 over Dismal 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Dismal Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns SR 800 over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.