US Bridges

Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.82 MI E of Hanley · Structure no. 2935899

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHargrave RD
CrossesBranch Rattlesnake Creek
Location0.82 MI E of Hanley
RouteCounty Highway C0132
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58434, -83.69502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic662 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Hargrave RD over Branch 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 Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hargrave RD over Branch Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.