US Bridges

Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 60 Ft SW of SR 690 · Structure no. 0543659

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Creek RD
CrossesSugar/Mush Run
Location60 Ft SW of SR 690
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37141, -81.98731
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2015)
Projected traffic273 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Creek RD over Sugar/Mush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.