US Bridges

Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 1.35 MI E of Scioto CO · Structure no. 4031687

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 124 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBucklick Creek RD
CrossesBucklick CR
Location1.35 MI E of Scioto CO
RouteCounty Highway C0063
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91402, -82.73613
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic167 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR 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 Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bucklick Creek RD over Bucklick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.