US Bridges

US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 4.65MINOFHIGHLAND CO Line · Structure no. 2401215

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,861
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 42 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location4.65MINOFHIGHLAND CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43914, -83.50877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,861 (2018)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 62 over Rattlesnake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 2,861 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.