US Bridges

Hebbardsville RD over Margarets Creek

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 2.3 Mi. North of SR681 · Structure no. 0550124

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hebbardsville RD over Margarets Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hebbardsville RD over Margarets Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHebbardsville RD
CrossesMargarets Creek
Location2.3 Mi. North of SR681
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24827, -82.16802
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic305 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Margarets Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hebbardsville RD over Margarets 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 Hebbardsville RD over Margarets Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hebbardsville RD over Margarets Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hebbardsville RD over Margarets Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.