US Bridges

Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2MI W of SR 247 · Structure no. 0130613

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree is a steel truss - thru carrying Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBuckrun RD
CrossesWest Fork Ohio Brushcree
Location2MI W of SR 247
RouteCounty Highway C-37C
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97436, -83.61411
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Buckrun RD over West Fork Ohio Brushcree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.