US Bridges

Huggins over Scott Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.11 MI N of Dead End · Structure no. 3733815

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huggins over Scott Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huggins over Scott Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 105 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHuggins
CrossesScott Creek
Location0.11 MI N of Dead End
RouteCounty Highway T0297
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46437, -82.43286
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic14 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huggins over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Huggins 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Huggins over Scott Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huggins over Scott Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Huggins over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.