US Bridges

TR 185 over Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 656 Ft North of SR 37 · Structure no. 6434398

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 185 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 185 over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesTR 185
CrossesRush Creek
Location656 Ft North of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 185
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72056, -82.30972
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 185 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 185 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 TR 185 over Rush Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 185 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 185 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.