US Bridges

CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 02.27 Mi. E. of SR800 · Structure no. 5631874

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR9 West Union Rd.
CrossesDismal Creek
Location02.27 Mi. E. of SR800
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65789, -81.03046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 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 CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR9 West Union Rd. over Dismal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.