US Bridges

Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .25 M. S. Dingman Slagle · Structure no. 7534493

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
453
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTawawa Maplewood
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location.25 M. S. Dingman Slagle
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29539, -84.03229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2020)
Projected traffic458 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tawawa Maplewood over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.