Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Ohio · 2 MI East JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 0134252
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Grove Road over Scioto Brush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.