US Bridges

County Road B over North Powell Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.33 MI E of RD 20 · Structure no. 6930336

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road B over North Powell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road B over North Powell Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road B
CrossesNorth Powell Creek
Location0.33 MI E of RD 20
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15138, -84.24111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road B over North Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is County Road B 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 County Road B over North Powell Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road B over North Powell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road B over North Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.