US Bridges

Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · Intersection Church Hill · Structure no. 6046193

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 111 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMollies Rock Road
CrossesSymmes Creek
LocationIntersection Church Hill
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08298, -81.95361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic151 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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 October 2024.

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

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mollies Rock Road over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.