US Bridges

S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 6.47 MI S of JCT.SR147 · Structure no. 0705306

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS.R.379
CrossesBr of Rock Creek
Location6.47 MI S of JCT.SR147
RouteState Highway 379
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8701, -81.23069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2015)
Projected traffic415 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.379 over Br of Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.379 over Br of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.