US Bridges

CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.11 MI N.Of JCT SR32 · Structure no. 6632602

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 27
CrossesChenoweth Fork Creek
Location0.11 MI N.Of JCT SR32
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04385, -83.16448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2015)
Projected traffic366 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork 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 CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 27 over Chenoweth Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.