US Bridges

White RD over Blosser Creek

Poor

Gallia County, Ohio · .07 M S of Bulaville Pike · Structure no. 2742780

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White RD over Blosser Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying White RD over Blosser Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite RD
CrossesBlosser Creek
Location.07 M S of Bulaville Pike
RouteCounty Highway CO029
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90997, -82.22131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 White RD over Blosser Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is White RD over Blosser Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does White RD over Blosser Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White RD over Blosser Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns White RD over Blosser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.