US Bridges

Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E Usr 62S · Structure no. 2430959

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 142 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMark ROAD-TR54
CrossesSugar Creek Mark RD
Location0.3 MI E Usr 62S
RouteCounty Highway T0054
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48694, -83.47289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mark ROAD-TR54 over Sugar Creek Mark RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.