US Bridges

CR 12 over Rush Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .57 M N of CR 50 · Structure no. 4631099

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over Rush Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesRush Creek
Location.57 M N of CR 50
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47048, -83.62923
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2015)
Projected traffic189 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 12 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 12 over Rush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Rush Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.