US Bridges

Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.16 MI N of CR63 · Structure no. 4033000

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBucklick RD
CrossesBuck Lick CR
Location0.16 MI N of CR63
RouteCounty Highway T0297
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91521, -82.73359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2017)
Projected traffic133 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RD over Buck Lick CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bucklick RD over Buck Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.