US Bridges

Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .07 Mi. N of Walnut CR RD · Structure no. 7148054

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Creek RD
CrossesChapel Creek
Location.07 Mi. N of Walnut CR RD
RouteCounty Highway T0234
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37331, -82.85186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2015)
Projected traffic93 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Chapel Creek RD over Chapel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.