US Bridges

Arbaugh RD over Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.04 Miles West of SR9 · Structure no. 3430029

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arbaugh RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Arbaugh RD over Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArbaugh RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.04 Miles West of SR9
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37379, -80.99184
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic68 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Arbaugh RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arbaugh RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Arbaugh RD over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arbaugh RD over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Arbaugh RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.