US Bridges

Lime City Road over Grassy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.19 Ml. N. of S.R. 65 · Structure no. 8732523

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime City Road over Grassy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lime City Road over Grassy Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLime City Road
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.19 Ml. N. of S.R. 65
RouteCity Street 1096
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60416, -83.56738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2025)
Projected traffic230 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lime City Road over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime City Road over Grassy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lime City Road over Grassy Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lime City Road over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Lime City Road over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.