US Bridges

S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek

Poor

Morrow County, Ohio · 6.41 Mi. N. of US42 · Structure no. 5900182

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,117 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 19
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location6.41 Mi. N. of US42
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6546, -82.76573
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2015)
Projected traffic3,117 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 19 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.