US Bridges

Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2.43 MI N of Gre CO Line · Structure no. 2931907

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesZimmerman RD
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location2.43 MI N of Gre CO Line
RouteCounty Highway T0181
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57486, -83.67554
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic487 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek 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 Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Zimmerman RD over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.