US Bridges

Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · East of ST Rt E 247 · Structure no. 3631109

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPeach Orchard RD
CrossesLost Fork Brush Creek
LocationEast of ST Rt E 247
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08, -83.57833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2015)
Projected traffic233 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peach Orchard RD over Lost Fork Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.