US Bridges

Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2.056 MI N of JCT SR 52 · Structure no. 0131296

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBluecreek/Rome Rd.
CrossesStout Run
Location2.056 MI N of JCT SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0C18A
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69654, -83.37987
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run 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 Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bluecreek/Rome Rd. over Stout Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.