US Bridges

Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 425 Ft. S. of C.R.76 · Structure no. 4035127

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesHammertown RD
CrossesBuckeye Ck
Location425 Ft. S. of C.R.76
RouteCounty Highway T0349
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06161, -82.69856
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck 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 Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hammertown RD over Buckeye Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.