US Bridges

Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.1 MI East of Poling RD · Structure no. 6534120

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
969
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,224 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston-Adelphi
CrossesKinnikinnick Creek
Location0.1 MI East of Poling RD
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47435, -82.86893
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2019)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick 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 Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston-Adelphi over Kinnikinnick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.