US Bridges

Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6237177

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 6 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTettau RD
CrossesLacarpe Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52804, -83.0381
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2015)
Projected traffic2,938 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Tettau RD over Lacarpe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tettau RD over Lacarpe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.