US Bridges

Cannelville Road over Brush Creek

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · At Intersection Swingle L · Structure no. 6036120

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
928
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannelville Road over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cannelville Road over Brush Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCannelville Road
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationAt Intersection Swingle L
RouteCounty Highway C0007
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80608, -82.02167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2015)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Cannelville Road over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cannelville Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cannelville Road over Brush Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cannelville Road over Brush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cannelville Road over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.