US Bridges

County RD.52 over Wills Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 500FT.S.OF State HWY 313 · Structure no. 3030199

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD.52 over Wills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD.52 over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD.52
CrossesWills Creek
Location500FT.S.OF State HWY 313
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91683, -81.53055
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2015)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 County RD.52 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD.52 over Wills Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD.52 over Wills Creek carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD.52 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD.52 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.