US Bridges

Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp CR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.75 MI N of CR 51 · Structure no. 4033019

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBucklick RD
CrossesSugarcamp CR
Location0.75 MI N of CR 51
RouteCounty Highway T0297
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.94828, -82.73886
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic62 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp 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 Sugarcamp CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bucklick RD over Sugarcamp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.