US Bridges

Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · .36 Mi. W. of Jct. US 62 · Structure no. 0833843

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR is a concrete slab carrying Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Pts Fincastle
CrossesBranch of Ohio Brush CR
Location.36 Mi. W. of Jct. US 62
RouteCounty Highway C0082
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.99098, -83.72079
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR built?

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

What condition is Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Five Pts Fincastle over Branch of Ohio Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.