US Bridges

Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 0.01 MI E of Little Sugar · Structure no. 2937018

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek is a concrete frame carrying Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 408 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurphys Crossing
CrossesLittle Sugarcreek
Location0.01 MI E of Little Sugar
RouteCounty Highway T2033
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65136, -84.08599
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2020)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Murphys Crossing over Little Sugarcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.