US Bridges

Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · 500 Feet South of US 50 · Structure no. 0834076

Built
1877
148 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1877, so it is 148 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMccafferty Rd.
CrossesE Fork Little Miami Rive
Location500 Feet South of US 50
RouteCounty Highway C0105
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15151, -83.9949
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mccafferty Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.