US Bridges

Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 2.5 Mi. S. of SR-38 · Structure no. 2402335

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,668
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 40,668 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,447 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrock Ditch
CrossesBrock Ditch
Location2.5 Mi. S. of SR-38
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67561, -83.49498
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,668 (2015)
Projected traffic56,447 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch carry?

About 40,668 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Brock Ditch over Brock Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.