US Bridges

SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. South of SR 500 · Structure no. 6300243

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 76 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.1 Mi. South of SR 500
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07157, -84.72673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2015)
Projected traffic2,111 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 49 over Flat Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.