US Bridges

Flagdale Road over Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 650 Feet South of SR 37 · Structure no. 6430937

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flagdale Road over Rush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Flagdale Road over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlagdale Road
CrossesRush Creek
Location650 Feet South of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway C0023
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72028, -82.35028
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2015)
Projected traffic536 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Flagdale Road over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flagdale Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Flagdale Road over Rush Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flagdale Road over Rush Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Flagdale Road over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.