Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 1 · Structure no. 3431061
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD 268 over Brushy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 268 over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.