US Bridges

Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · 1.00 MI SW of Three Locks · Structure no. 7143737

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesStoney Creek RD
CrossesTributary Stoney Creek
Location1.00 MI SW of Three Locks
RouteCounty Highway C0199
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22576, -82.91048
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney 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 Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stoney Creek RD over Tributary Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.