US Bridges

Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 1.20 Mi. N. of Jct. C24 · Structure no. 0831441

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHeaton Road
CrossesW Fork Ohio Brush Creek
Location1.20 Mi. N. of Jct. C24
RouteCounty Highway T0074
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.99046, -83.73423
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Heaton Road over W Fork Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.