US Bridges

Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.11 Mi. W of JCT CR 8 · Structure no. 6633323

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 years old, older 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTwp RD 212
CrossesDry Bone Creek
Location0.11 Mi. W of JCT CR 8
RouteCounty Highway T0212
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1101, -83.30457
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 212 over Dry Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.