US Bridges

Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · JCT Carter RD & SR 582 · Structure no. 8707073

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,750
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2012. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarter Rd.
CrossesTrib of Packer Creek
LocationJCT Carter RD & SR 582
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45757, -83.59041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (1992)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2012
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Rd. over Trib of Packer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.