US Bridges

Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · Just West of JCT SR 136 · Structure no. 0132403

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesBrown Hill Road
CrossesIsaacs Creek
LocationJust West of JCT SR 136
RouteCounty Highway 0C03D
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69674, -83.6069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2015)
Projected traffic552 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 Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Brown Hill Road over Isaacs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Hill Road over Isaacs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.