US Bridges

Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.4MI E. of Locust Grove · Structure no. 6531695

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCrownover Road
CrossesBranch of Deer Creek
Location0.4MI E. of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway T0117
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60269, -83.1757
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2015)
Projected traffic490 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 Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crownover Road over Branch of Deer 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crownover Road over Branch of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.