US Bridges

Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.5M E of Durbin Rd. · Structure no. 7034415

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
378
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHoney Creek Rd.
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.5M E of Durbin Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0402
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59906, -82.48212
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2015)
Projected traffic525 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Honey Creek Rd. over Honey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Creek Rd. over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.