US Bridges

U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · In Waverly · Structure no. 6600700

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,994
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 21,994 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,528 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 23
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationIn Waverly
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12581, -82.98719
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,994 (2015)
Projected traffic30,528 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 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 U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 21,994 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.