US Bridges

Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.1 Mi. W. of JCT CR28 · Structure no. 4130790

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGoulds RD CR74
CrossesCross Creek
Location2.1 Mi. W. of JCT CR28
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.305, -80.68
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2015)
Projected traffic633 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Goulds RD CR74 over Cross 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Goulds RD CR74 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.