US Bridges

Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · 1.05 Mi. NW of Jct. C43B · Structure no. 0831271

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 1971. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Grove Road
CrossesBranch of Bullskin Creek
Location1.05 Mi. NW of Jct. C43B
RouteCounty Highway T0310
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8645, -83.96626
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1951)
Projected traffic56 by 1971
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1951 count).

How long is Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Grove Road over Branch of Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.