US Bridges

County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · At Int of SR 250 & CR 41 · Structure no. 3430715

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 41
CrossesSouth Fork of Short Cree
LocationAt Int of SR 250 & CR 41
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20353, -80.90782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2015)
Projected traffic409 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree 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 County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.