US Bridges

SR 15 over South Powell Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 3.9 Mi. North of SR 613 · Structure no. 6900372

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,879
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over South Powell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over South Powell Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,879 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,996 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesSouth Powell Creek
Location3.9 Mi. North of SR 613
RouteState Highway 15
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10346, -84.20621
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,879 (2015)
Projected traffic3,996 by 2035
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 15 over South Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over South Powell 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over South Powell Creek carry?

About 2,879 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over South Powell Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over South Powell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.