US Bridges

Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 500 East of Cty RD C001R · Structure no. 0134002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeasley Fork Road
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location500 East of Cty RD C001R
RouteCounty Highway C001P
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73878, -83.47001
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic347 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Beasley Fork Road over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.