US Bridges

Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N Buena Vista · Structure no. 2432994

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStafford ROAD-CR3
CrossesRattlesnake CR Staford R
Location0.5 MI N Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43115, -83.49566
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2015)
Projected traffic801 by 2038
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 Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford ROAD-CR3 over Rattlesnake CR Staford R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.