US Bridges

Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek

Poor

Muskingum County, Ohio · .036 MI W of SR 555 · Structure no. 6035655

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWentworth DR CR555
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.036 MI W of SR 555
RouteCounty Highway C0555
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8229, -81.98511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth DR CR555 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.