US Bridges

CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 05460 RD 12 · Structure no. 8633665

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46 (12)
CrossesBranch of Lick Creek
Location05460 RD 12
RouteCounty Highway C0046
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4916, -84.59333
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2015)
Projected traffic412 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick 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 CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR 46 (12) over Branch of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.