US Bridges

SR 555 over Over Brush Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 6.7 M N of Morgan CO Line · Structure no. 6006183

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,772
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Over Brush Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 555 over Over Brush Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 1,772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 555
CrossesOver Brush Creek
Location6.7 M N of Morgan CO Line
RouteState Highway 555
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85566, -81.98515
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,772 (2015)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 1978.

What condition is SR 555 over Over Brush 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,772 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Over Brush Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over Over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.