Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek
Henry County, Ohio · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Twp. Rd. V over Ditch 557 Owl Creek in Henry County, Ohio, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 227 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 264 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated fair (34.5%); 16 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: superstructure 5 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 43 ft |
| Location | 0.4 mi. east of Rd. 23 |
| NBI structure number | 3532100 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 9: foundations on dry land well above flood elevations |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 108 over Maumee River | 2005 | 15,230 | Good |
| Usr 6 over Van Hyning Creek | 1968 | 10,905 | Good |
| Usr 6 over Van Hyning Creek | 1968 | 10,905 | Fair |
| Usr 6 over Oberhaus Creek | 1968 | 10,523 | Fair |
| Usr 6 over Oberhaus Creek | 1968 | 10,523 | Fair |
| Usr 6 over Abandoned RR | 1968 | 10,523 | Good |
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