US Bridges

Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 100 N of Blue Rock RD · Structure no. 6034144

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,169
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,011 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesOld River RD
CrossesBlue Rock Creek
Location100 N of Blue Rock RD
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.795, -81.90916
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,169 (2015)
Projected traffic3,011 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River RD over Blue Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek carry?

About 2,169 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Blue Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.