US Bridges

US 23 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .75 MI N of Pike County · Structure no. 7100094

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,270
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 23 over Crooked Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,971 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.75 MI N of Pike County
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18807, -82.97886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,270 (2015)
Projected traffic23,971 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 23 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Crooked 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 US 23 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 17,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 23 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.