US Bridges

County Road 111 over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 6335594

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 111 over Flat Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 111 over Flat Rock Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 111
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT US 127
RouteCounty Highway C0111
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13833, -84.575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic305 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 111 over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 111 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 Road 111 over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 111 over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 111 over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.