US Bridges

Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.02 MI N Roseville Corp · Structure no. 6036155

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRansbottom Road
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location0.02 MI N Roseville Corp
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81264, -82.07039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2015)
Projected traffic443 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ransbottom Road over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.