US Bridges

Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .56 Mi. E. of SR 545 · Structure no. 7031998

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVantilburg Rd.
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.56 Mi. E. of SR 545
RouteCounty Highway T0088
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86935, -82.42903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vantilburg Rd. over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.