US Bridges

Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · 25 Ft S of Bulaville Pike · Structure no. 2742802

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKemper Hollow RD
CrossesBlosser Creek
Location25 Ft S of Bulaville Pike
RouteCounty Highway CO023
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90497, -82.21947
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2015)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser 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 Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kemper Hollow RD over Blosser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.