US Bridges

SR 13 over Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 0.04 MI N of Factory ST · Structure no. 6400486

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.04 MI N of Factory ST
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71723, -82.21052
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2016)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Rush 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 Rush Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.