US Bridges

Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.35 MI W MIAMITRACE-CR47 · Structure no. 2430142

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSnowhill ROAD-CR9
CrossesRattlesnake CR Snowhillr
Location0.35 MI W MIAMITRACE-CR47
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48114, -83.54423
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2018)
Projected traffic719 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Snowhill ROAD-CR9 over Rattlesnake CR Snowhillr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.