US Bridges

County RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.25 MI South of SR 500 · Structure no. 6332552

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 87
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.25 MI South of SR 500
RouteCounty Highway C0087
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11502, -84.63127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 87 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 87 over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.