US Bridges

Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .35 Mi. N of Walnut CR RD · Structure no. 7148070

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChapel Creek RD
CrossesChapel Creek
Location.35 Mi. N of Walnut CR RD
RouteCounty Highway T0234
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37695, -82.85268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Creek RD over Chapel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.