US Bridges

Barr Road over White Eyes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · .26 MI SW of SR 83 · Structure no. 6051111

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barr Road over White Eyes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Barr Road over White Eyes Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBarr Road
CrossesWhite Eyes Creek
Location.26 MI SW of SR 83
RouteCounty Highway C0019
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08296, -81.77012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Barr Road over White Eyes Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barr Road over White Eyes 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 Barr Road over White Eyes Creek carry?

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

How long is Barr Road over White Eyes Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Barr Road over White Eyes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.