US Bridges

Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 0.58 Mi. E. of Jct. T638 · Structure no. 6634273

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTwp. Rd. 640
CrossesMcdowell Creek
Location0.58 Mi. E. of Jct. T638
RouteCounty Highway T0640
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97749, -82.81795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2015)
Projected traffic72 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 640 over Mcdowell Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. 640 over Mcdowell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.