Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run
PoorClosed to trafficMorrow County, Ohio · .7 MI North Intx. CR61 · Structure no. 5933188
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Rice Cemetery Rd. over Trib. of Flat Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.