US Bridges

SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.34 MI S of SR323 · Structure no. 4901061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
949
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 949 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.34 MI S of SR323
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73268, -83.61327
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2015)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2038
Trucks20%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Rattlesnake 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.