US Bridges

Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 6.1 MI North of SR681 · Structure no. 0533084

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,623
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHebbardsville RD
CrossesWest Branch Margaret Cre
Location6.1 MI North of SR681
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29932, -82.15148
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2015)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hebbardsville RD over West Branch Margaret Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.