Blain Highway over Crooked Creek
PoorRoss County, Ohio · .10 Mi. W of Mt. Tabor RD · Structure no. 7141270
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 397
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blain Highway over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blain Highway over Crooked Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Blain Highway over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Blain Highway over Crooked Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Blain Highway over Crooked Creek carry?
About 397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blain Highway over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Blain Highway over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.