US Bridges

County Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harrison County, Ohio · .1MI E Int CR41 & SR 250 · Structure no. 3430723

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesSouth Fork Short Creek
Location.1MI E Int CR41 & SR 250
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20083, -80.93583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2015)
Projected traffic74 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over South Fork Short 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 41 over South Fork Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.