US Bridges

Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Ohio · 1700 Ft East of CR 26N · Structure no. 6430929

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRush Creek RD
CrossesLittle Rush Creek
Location1700 Ft East of CR 26N
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81754, -82.3729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2015)
Projected traffic604 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Creek RD over Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.