US Bridges

U.S. Route 23 over Crooked Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · N. Corp. of Waverly · Structure no. 6600778

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,784
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 2000, so it is 25 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 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 18,784 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,072 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 23
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationN. Corp. of Waverly
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13724, -82.97792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,784 (2015)
Projected traffic26,072 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 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 2000, making it 25 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 18,784 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.