County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree
PoorHarrison County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E of JCT SR 250 · Structure no. 3430774
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 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 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1994.
What condition is County RD 41 over South Fork of Short Cree 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 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 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.