US Bridges

Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.75 MI E of Arch Hill RD · Structure no. 6053459

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 125 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 6 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPidcock Road
CrossesGeorges Run Tributary
Location1.75 MI E of Arch Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway T0440
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00165, -81.80503
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 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 Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary carry?

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

How long is Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pidcock Road over Georges Run Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.