US Bridges

Co. Rd. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .04 MI N of SR 32 · Structure no. 6632963

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. Rd. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 23
CrossesChenoweth Fork Creek
Location.04 MI N of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04723, -83.13922
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2015)
Projected traffic239 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. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 23 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. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 23 over Chenoweth Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.