US Bridges

Mccombs RD over Sand Fork

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · .05 Miles E of Allison RD · Structure no. 2743567

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccombs RD over Sand Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mccombs RD over Sand Fork in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMccombs RD
CrossesSand Fork
Location.05 Miles E of Allison RD
RouteCounty Highway TO766
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73333, -82.38642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Mccombs RD over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccombs RD over Sand Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mccombs RD over Sand Fork carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccombs RD over Sand Fork?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mccombs RD over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.