US Bridges

Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 629 Ft East of SR 13 · Structure no. 6433138

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 323
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location629 Ft East of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69158, -82.11428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Twp RD 323 over Moxahala 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 Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 323 over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.