US Bridges

Mooney RD over Swan Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .02 M W of Swan Creek RD · Structure no. 2741296

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooney RD over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mooney RD over Swan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMooney RD
CrossesSwan Creek
Location.02 M W of Swan Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway TO844
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.6465, -82.20497
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mooney RD over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Mooney RD over Swan Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mooney RD over Swan Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mooney RD over Swan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mooney RD over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.