US Bridges

Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · JCT Fisher RD · Structure no. 0532924

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 110 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 5 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHebbardsville RD
CrossesMargaret Ck
LocationJCT Fisher RD
RouteCounty Highway C017A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27978, -82.14515
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2015)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck 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 Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hebbardsville RD over Margaret Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.