US Bridges

CR56 over Carrs Run Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 1.38 MI S JCT SR335 · Structure no. 6635016

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR56 over Carrs Run Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR56 over Carrs Run Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR56
CrossesCarrs Run Creek
Location1.38 MI S JCT SR335
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10608, -82.86531
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2015)
Projected traffic190 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR56 over Carrs Run Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR56 over Carrs 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR56 over Carrs Run Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR56 over Carrs Run Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR56 over Carrs Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.