US Bridges

SR 821 over Duck Creek

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 0.07M S of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 8405468

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 821 over Duck Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 821
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.07M S of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 821
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56056, -81.39514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2015)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 SR 821 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 821 over Duck Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 821 over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.