US Bridges

Sharp Road over Plum Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.23 Mi. E. Cr. 25A · Structure no. 7533810

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharp Road over Plum Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSharp Road
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.23 Mi. E. Cr. 25A
RouteCounty Highway T0015
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34611, -84.16349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sharp Road over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharp Road over Plum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sharp Road over Plum Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sharp Road over Plum Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp Road over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.