US Bridges

Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 856 Ft South of S.R. 37 · Structure no. 6430597

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlack Gold Road
CrossesStream-Rush Creek
Location856 Ft South of S.R. 37
RouteCounty Highway C0018
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72406, -82.24376
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Gold Road over Stream-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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Black Gold Road over Stream-Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.