US Bridges

Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek

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Muskingum County, Ohio · .094 MI W of Mutton Ridge · Structure no. 6046143

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMollies Rock Road
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location.094 MI W of Mutton Ridge
RouteCounty Highway C0040
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07049, -81.93512
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2017)
Projected traffic142 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mollies Rock Road over Symmes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.