US Bridges

Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · .48 Mi. S of U.S. 35 · Structure no. 2432099

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony Rd.-Cr 74
CrossesMissouri Ditch-Harmony R
Location.48 Mi. S of U.S. 35
RouteCounty Highway C0074
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59262, -83.54922
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Rd.-Cr 74 over Missouri Ditch-Harmony R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.