US Bridges

Blain Highway over Crooked Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .25 Mi. W of US-23 · Structure no. 7141173

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blain Highway over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blain Highway over Crooked Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBlain Highway
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.25 Mi. W of US-23
RouteCounty Highway C0167
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18749, -82.98217
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2015)
Projected traffic697 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Blain Highway over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blain Highway 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 Blain Highway over Crooked Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blain Highway over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blain Highway over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.