US Bridges

CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 07310 RD P.50 · Structure no. 8631816

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15 (P.50)
CrossesNettle Creek
Location07310 RD P.50
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65773, -84.68328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 (P.50) over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.