US Bridges

SR 49 over Nettle Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 0.51 Mi. South of Oh/Mi · Structure no. 8602042

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Nettle Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesNettle Creek
Location0.51 Mi. South of Oh/Mi
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69052, -84.74753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2015)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 49 over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 49 over Nettle 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Nettle Creek carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.