Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · 1.69 Mi. SE of SR-28 · Structure no. 7137222
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Owl Creek RD over Owl 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Owl Creek RD over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.