US Bridges

SR 566 over Opossum Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.9 MI No of JCT SR 147 · Structure no. 6104703

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 566 over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 566 over Opossum Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 566
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location0.9 MI No of JCT SR 147
RouteState Highway 566
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87278, -81.42278
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2015)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 566 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 566 over Opossum 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 566 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 566 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 566 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.