US Bridges

Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of CR 30 · Structure no. 6432255

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 38 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWinegardner RD C86
CrossesLittle Rush Creek
Location0.5 MI W of CR 30
RouteCounty Highway C0086
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79806, -82.36083
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Winegardner RD C86 over Little 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 Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Winegardner RD C86 over Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.