US Bridges

Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork

Poor

Guernsey County, Ohio · 500 Ft. S. of Twp. Rd. 84 · Structure no. 3030784

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTownship Rd. 8772
CrossesSugartree Fork
Location500 Ft. S. of Twp. Rd. 84
RouteCounty Highway C0078
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1741, -81.36013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2015)
Projected traffic332 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Township Rd. 8772 over Sugartree Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.