US Bridges

CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · CR 16 · Structure no. 6534538

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 16
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
LocationCR 16
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55903, -82.80176
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2015)
Projected traffic3,104 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 CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns CR 16 over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.