US Bridges

SR 49 over South Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.33 Mi. South of Usr 24 · Structure no. 6300324

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,499
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over South Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over South Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,499 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.33 Mi. South of Usr 24
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15079, -84.72723
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2015)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over South Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over South 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 South Creek carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over South Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.