US Bridges

Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.25 Mile West of U.S. 35 · Structure no. 4040759

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrohard Road
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location0.25 Mile West of U.S. 35
RouteCounty Highway T0217
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14688, -82.73177
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek 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 Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brohard Road over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.