US Bridges

SR 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 6.0M E JCT SR 555 · Structure no. 5802105

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 669
CrossesOpossum Hollow Creek
Location6.0M E JCT SR 555
RouteState Highway 669
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73718, -81.9213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2015)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 669 over Opossum Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SR 669 over Opossum Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.