US Bridges

Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .03 Mi. E of US-23 · Structure no. 7151691

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
801
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAlma Omega RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.03 Mi. E of US-23
RouteCounty Highway T0298
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18147, -82.9724
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2015)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alma Omega RD 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 Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Alma Omega RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.