US Bridges

Burcham over Scott Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.68 MI E of SR 93 · Structure no. 3732185

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burcham over Scott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burcham over Scott Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBurcham
CrossesScott Creek
Location0.68 MI E of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway T0045
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49675, -82.42827
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2015)
Projected traffic223 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burcham over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Burcham over Scott 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Burcham over Scott Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Burcham over Scott Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Burcham over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.