Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Ohio · 2.5 MI East of JCT SR 247 · Structure no. 0134317
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 115 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek 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 Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brush Creek Road over Brush Creek Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.