US Bridges

County Road 18 over North Powell Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.12 MI S of RD C · Structure no. 6934250

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over North Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 18 over North Powell Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesNorth Powell Creek
Location0.12 MI S of RD C
RouteCounty Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13514, -84.20848
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2015)
Projected traffic723 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 18 over North Powell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 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 County Road 18 over North Powell Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over North Powell Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over North Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.