US Bridges

Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.8 MI East of Whisler · Structure no. 6531350

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHayesville Road
CrossesPike Hole Creek
Location0.8 MI East of Whisler
RouteCounty Highway 0C011
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4857, -82.80789
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2015)
Projected traffic852 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayesville Road over Pike Hole 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 Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hayesville Road over Pike Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.