CR15 over Alum Creek
PoorMorrow County, Ohio · .5 MI.E.INT.CR24 & CR15 · Structure no. 5931037
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR15 over Alum Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR15 over Alum Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR15 over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR15 over Alum 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR15 over Alum Creek carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR15 over Alum Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR15 over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.