US Bridges

Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · NORTHOFSTRTE771 · Structure no. 3630781

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 years old, older 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.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonroe RD #15
CrossesBullcreek
LocationNORTHOFSTRTE771
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31872, -83.52327
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2015)
Projected traffic343 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe RD #15 over Bullcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.