US Bridges

SR-47 over Plum Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 2.59MI.E.OF Jct. SR-29DA · Structure no. 7500750

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,235
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-47 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-47 over Plum Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 4,235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,878 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-47
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.59MI.E.OF Jct. SR-29DA
RouteState Highway 47
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31601, -84.1314
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,235 (2015)
Projected traffic5,878 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-47 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-47 over Plum 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-47 over Plum Creek carry?

About 4,235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-47 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-47 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.