US Bridges

Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of CR501 · Structure no. 8552975

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCreamery Road
CrossesS. Branch Salt Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. of CR501
RouteCounty Highway C0109
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67594, -81.86671
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2015)
Projected traffic454 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creamery Road over S. Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Creamery Road over S. Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.