US Bridges

County RD 32 over Irish Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 1 MI N of SR 646 · Structure no. 3433420

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over Irish Creek is a steel culvert carrying County RD 32 over Irish Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesIrish Creek
Location1 MI N of SR 646
RouteCounty Highway C0032
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41241, -81.03544
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 County RD 32 over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 32 over Irish 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 County RD 32 over Irish Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County RD 32 over Irish Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns County RD 32 over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.