US Bridges

Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal

Good

Athens County, Ohio · Just N of SR 550 · Structure no. 0551856

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal is a steel culvert carrying Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHooper Ridge
CrossesW Branch of Mcdougal
LocationJust N of SR 550
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40569, -82.01594
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Hooper Ridge over W Branch of Mcdougal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.