Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek
PoorPosted for loadPortage County, Ohio · Hinkley Creek · Structure no. 6732534
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Newton Falls Road over Hinkley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.