US Bridges

CR 29 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E. of CR40 · Structure no. 5930670

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 29 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 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).

Location

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CarriesCR 29
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of CR40
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63929, -82.77304
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2015)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 29 over Whetstone 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 29 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.