US Bridges

Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Perry County, Ohio · 100 W of SR93 · Structure no. 6460102

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScotch Hill Road
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location100 W of SR93
RouteCity Street M0280
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60233, -82.2129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Scotch Hill Road over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.