US Bridges

Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk

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Brown County, Ohio · 1.63 Miles E. of SR774 · Structure no. 0835404

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk is a concrete frame carrying Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFeesburg Poetown
CrossesWest Branch Bullskin Crk
Location1.63 Miles E. of SR774
RouteCounty Highway C0084
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89396, -84.02172
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2015)
Projected traffic519 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Feesburg Poetown over West Branch Bullskin Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.