US Bridges

Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 1 Mile South of US50 · Structure no. 3634574

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAbernathy RD #55
CrossesDodson Creek
Location1 Mile South of US50
RouteCounty Highway C0055
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19787, -83.7715
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek 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 Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Abernathy RD #55 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.