Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuskingum County, Ohio · .06 MI S of Saltcreek DR · Structure no. 6032516
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Burnt Mill Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.