US Bridges

Three Locks Road over Indian Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1.10 Mi. N of Toad Hollow · Structure no. 7130001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Locks Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Locks Road over Indian Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesThree Locks Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.10 Mi. N of Toad Hollow
RouteCounty Highway C0205
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28378, -82.93813
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2016)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Locks Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Locks Road over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Three Locks Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Three Locks Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Three Locks Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.