US Bridges

Spangler Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · Junction of Tarlton-Adelp · Structure no. 6531237

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spangler Road over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Spangler Road over Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 106 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpangler Road
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationJunction of Tarlton-Adelp
RouteCounty Highway 0T065
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52765, -82.77133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2015)
Projected traffic344 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spangler Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Spangler Road over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Spangler Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spangler Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spangler Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.