US Bridges

Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S Carrs Mill · Structure no. 2432862

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlessing Chapel RD
CrossesSugar Ck Bless Chapel RD
Location0.5 MI S Carrs Mill
RouteCounty Highway T0101
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69322, -83.57653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck50 ft (15.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2018)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blessing Chapel RD over Sugar Ck Bless Chapel RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.