US Bridges

CR 43 over Sugar Run Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.01 MI E of CR42 · Structure no. 6631097

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 over Sugar Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 43 over Sugar Run Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43
CrossesSugar Run Creek
Location0.01 MI E of CR42
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05352, -83.05922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2016)
Projected traffic989 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43 over Sugar Run Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43 over Sugar Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 43 over Sugar Run Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 over Sugar Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 over Sugar Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.