US Bridges

US 33 over Flat Branch (closed)

Fair

Union County, Ohio · Abandoned US 33 · Structure no. 8000697

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Flat Branch (closed) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 33 over Flat Branch (closed) in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesFlat Branch (closed)
LocationAbandoned US 33
RouteU.S. Route 80080
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27922, -83.53812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2013)
Projected traffic3 by 2033
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 33 over Flat Branch (closed) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Flat Branch (closed) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Flat Branch (closed) carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Flat Branch (closed)?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Flat Branch (closed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.