Township Road 21 over South Creek
PoorPaulding County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of JCT SR111 · Structure no. 6334687
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 659
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 21 over South Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 21 over South Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 21 over South Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Township Road 21 over South Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 21 over South Creek carry?
About 659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 21 over South Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 21 over South Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.