US Bridges

Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · .25 Mi. E. of Lare Rd. · Structure no. 8130345

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesConvoy Road
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location.25 Mi. E. of Lare Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0168
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91694, -84.74111
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2019)
Projected traffic772 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convoy Road over Flat Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Convoy Road over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.