US Bridges

Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .13 Mi.W.Of Adams Co.Line · Structure no. 0834459

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBradysville RD
CrossesBeetle Creek
Location.13 Mi.W.Of Adams Co.Line
RouteCounty Highway C049C
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72186, -83.70274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2015)
Projected traffic339 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradysville RD over Beetle 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 Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bradysville RD over Beetle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.