US Bridges

RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Bope RD NE · Structure no. 2338300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE is a steel truss - thru carrying RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRIC-12 Gun Barrell
CrossesRush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE
Location0.5 MI N of Bope RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0413
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79755, -82.44398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
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 RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE 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 2024.

How much traffic does RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns RIC-12 Gun Barrell over Rush Cr(gunbarrell RD NE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.