US Bridges

Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .04 Mi. S. of Jct. C23 · Structure no. 0832103

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMelblanc Road
CrossesW. Fork Ohio Brush Creek
Location.04 Mi. S. of Jct. C23
RouteCounty Highway T0201
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97761, -83.69601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

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

How long is Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Melblanc Road over W. Fork Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.