US Bridges

Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N of CR 93 · Structure no. 0535079

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp RD 331 Bell RD
CrossesSunday Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N of CR 93
RouteCounty Highway T0331
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43997, -82.09704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 331 Bell RD over Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.