Carroll County Bridge Report Card
Carroll County scores 85 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Carroll County, Ohio
Carroll County has 125 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.6% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,612 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Carroll County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 85/100 (B). The county has 125 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,612 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.6% | 11.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.7% of measured traffic | 2.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 168,565 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,612 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Carroll County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 39 over S Br Of Friday CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,159 | 1927 |
| County RD 27 over Center Fork Drake Bn04 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 373 | 1960 |
| Orange Twp 111 over Connotton CR Hadorn Bn07 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 324 | 1955 |
| Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1964 |
| Rose Twp RD 180 over Big Sandy Br Rrarch Bn35 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1910 |
| Mon Twp RD 158 over Indian Fork Easterdoy 30 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 209 | 1975 |
| Co RD 14 over Still Fork Cr. Bn18 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 88 | 1950 |
| Sr43 & Sr183 over Big Sandy CR | High traffic | Good | 10,883 | 1960 |
| Sr183 over Big Sandy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,996 | 1961 |
| Sr43 & Sr183 over Armstrong Run | High traffic | Good | 7,862 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.