US Bridges

County Road 123 over Prairie Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. North of S.R. 114 · Structure no. 6332323

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 123 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 123 over Prairie Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 123
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.3 Mi. North of S.R. 114
RouteCounty Highway C0123
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03829, -84.53427
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Road 123 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 123 over Prairie 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 123 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 123 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 123 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.