US Bridges

SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 4.43 MI N of SR 785 · Structure no. 3603601

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,831 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location4.43 MI N of SR 785
RouteState Highway 247
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10841, -83.59754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2015)
Projected traffic1,831 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 247 over Ohio Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.