US Bridges

Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.9 MI S Old Usr 35 · Structure no. 2430290

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen ROAD-CR14
CrossesRattlesnake Ck - Allen R
Location0.9 MI S Old Usr 35
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60803, -83.61282
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R carry?

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

How long is Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Allen ROAD-CR14 over Rattlesnake Ck - Allen R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.