US Bridges

County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 4.4 Miles North of CR12 · Structure no. 8231400

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 31 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 13
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4.4 Miles North of CR12
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25936, -82.67414
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2015)
Projected traffic337 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County Rd. 13 over Salt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 13 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.