Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek
GoodGreene County, Ohio · 0.90 MI E of Hargrave · Structure no. 2938154
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith RD over Rattle Snake 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 Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Smith RD over Rattle Snake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.