US Bridges

Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 940 Ft East of CR 87 · Structure no. 6430015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoney Creek RD
CrossesHoney Creek
Location940 Ft East of CR 87
RouteCounty Highway C0002
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91694, -82.43361
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2015)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Creek RD over Honey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Honey Creek RD over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.