US Bridges

Usr 23 over Crooked Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .06 MI S of Waverly · Structure no. 6600573

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,803
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 23 over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 23 over Crooked Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 86 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,877 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 23
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.06 MI S of Waverly
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11664, -82.99581
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,803 (2019)
Projected traffic33,877 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 23 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Usr 23 over Crooked 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 23 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 22,803 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 23 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 23 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.