US Bridges

Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 15 Ft E of CR29 · Structure no. 4035135

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodrow Hale RD
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location15 Ft E of CR29
RouteCounty Highway T0207
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17812, -82.67499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic56 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Woodrow Hale RD over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.