US Bridges

Moriah RD over Symmes Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of T122 · Structure no. 4030397

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moriah RD over Symmes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Moriah RD over Symmes Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 698 vehicles a day, projected to reach 969 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoriah RD
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location0.6 MI E of T122
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91231, -82.51272
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2015)
Projected traffic969 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moriah RD over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Moriah RD over Symmes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Moriah RD over Symmes Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Moriah RD over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Moriah RD over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.