US Bridges

SR 32 over Brushy Fork

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 3 MI E of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 4001745

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,571
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Brushy Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Brushy Fork in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,569 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location3 MI E of Pike CO Line
RouteState Highway 32
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01127, -82.74621
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2015)
Projected traffic3,569 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Brushy Fork 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 SR 32 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.