US Bridges

Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.20 MI S of CR D · Structure no. 6931805

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road 16C
CrossesNorth Powell Creek
Location0.20 MI S of CR D
RouteCounty Highway 16C
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1194, -84.17964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 16C over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Township Road 16C over North Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.