US Bridges

SR 555 over Over Brush Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 6.4 M N of Morgan CO Line · Structure no. 6006159

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 555 over Over Brush Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 85 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 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 555
CrossesOver Brush Creek
Location6.4 M N of Morgan CO Line
RouteState Highway 555
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85188, -81.98496
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2015)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 555 over Over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 555 over Over Brush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 over Over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Over Brush Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over Over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.