US Bridges

Alliance Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Willow Creek · Structure no. 6739660

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alliance Road over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alliance Road over Willow Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlliance Road
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationWillow Creek
RouteCounty Highway C125A
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0325, -81.09861
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2015)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alliance Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alliance Road over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Alliance Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alliance Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Alliance Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.