US Bridges

SR 555 over Moxahala Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.24 South of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 6006264

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Moxahala Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 555 over Moxahala Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2036. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 555
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location1.24 South of JCT SR 60
RouteState Highway 555
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89688, -82.00459
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2016)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 555 over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555 over Moxahala 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 Moxahala Creek carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.