US Bridges

Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 150 S.E. of CR 45 JCT · Structure no. 7932082

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBucks CR 49
CrossesEvans Creek
Location150 S.E. of CR 45 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38338, -81.63116
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucks CR 49 over Evans 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bucks CR 49 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.