US Bridges

SR 13 over Trib of Moxahala Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 3 M S of JCT SR 37 & 93 · Structure no. 6400264

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Trib of Moxahala Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 13 over Trib of Moxahala Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesTrib of Moxahala Creek
Location3 M S of JCT SR 37 & 93
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6685, -82.13433
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib of Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Trib of 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Trib of Moxahala Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 13 over Trib of Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Trib of Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.