US Bridges

Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.25 MI S Ferguson - TR81 · Structure no. 2431238

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr is a steel truss - thru carrying Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrassy Branch RD
CrossesGrassy Branch Grassy Brr
Location0.25 MI S Ferguson - TR81
RouteCounty Highway T0076
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56721, -83.61357
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr carry?

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

How long is Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Grassy Branch RD over Grassy Branch Grassy Brr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.