US Bridges

R.K. Miller over Rush Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.34 MI N of T0083 · Structure no. 3734374

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R.K. Miller over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying R.K. Miller over Rush Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesR.K. Miller
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.34 MI N of T0083
RouteCounty Highway T0396
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64204, -82.46063
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic111 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R.K. Miller over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is R.K. Miller over Rush 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 R.K. Miller over Rush Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is R.K. Miller over Rush Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns R.K. Miller over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.