US Bridges

Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.22 MI S of CR B · Structure no. 6930301

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
607
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 19
CrossesNorth Powell Creek
Location0.22 MI S of CR B
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14808, -84.228
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2015)
Projected traffic843 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 19 over North Powell 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 Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 19 over North Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.