US Bridges

County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI W of JCT CR 41 · Structure no. 5135257

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesBr over Rush Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT CR 41
RouteCounty Highway C038D
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55139, -83.3325
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2015)
Projected traffic217 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Br over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.