US Bridges

Moore Road over Rock Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .4 Mi. E. of Morris Road · Structure no. 0432970

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Rock Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location.4 Mi. E. of Morris Road
RouteCounty Highway T562E
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52122, -80.82018
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2015)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Moore Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Moore Road over Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.