US Bridges

TR 8 over Pussy Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 260 Ft East of SR 93 · Structure no. 6433472

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 8 over Pussy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 8 over Pussy Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 8
CrossesPussy Creek
Location260 Ft East of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway T0008
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73136, -82.10065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 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 TR 8 over Pussy Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is TR 8 over Pussy 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 TR 8 over Pussy Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 8 over Pussy Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 8 over Pussy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.