US Bridges

Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · .5 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 17 · Structure no. 1332554

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMusgrove Rd.
CrossesBarnes Run
Location.5 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 17
RouteCounty Highway T0088
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01083, -84.03098
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Musgrove Rd. over Barnes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.