US Bridges

SR 637 over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.82 Mi. South of SR 111 · Structure no. 6301959

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,408
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 637 over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 637 over Flat Rock Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 637
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location1.82 Mi. South of SR 111
RouteState Highway 637
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16743, -84.47609
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2015)
Projected traffic1,954 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 637 over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 637 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 637 over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 637 over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 637 over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.