US Bridges

CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.1MI East of CR 113 · Structure no. 8034339

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR194D Leeperperki
CrossesBlues Creek
Location0.1MI East of CR 113
RouteCounty Highway C0194
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28438, -83.29586
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2022)
Projected traffic735 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR194D Leeperperki over Blues 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 CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR194D Leeperperki over Blues Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.