US Bridges

County Road B over South Powell Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.33 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 6930344

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road B over South Powell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road B over South Powell Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road B
CrossesSouth Powell Creek
Location0.33 MI W of SR 15
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15102, -84.30098
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2015)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
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 County Road B over South Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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

About 206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road B over South Powell Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road B over South Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.