US Bridges

SR 13 over Moxahala Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 3.5 M S of JCT SR 37 & 93 · Structure no. 6400256

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Moxahala Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 13 over Moxahala Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,612 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location3.5 M S of JCT SR 37 & 93
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66217, -82.13546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2015)
Projected traffic3,612 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 13 over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Moxahala 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Moxahala Creek carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.