US Bridges

Hunter Drive over Rush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 363 Ft NORTH-CR6& CR111 · Structure no. 6435394

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,372
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Drive over Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Drive over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHunter Drive
CrossesRush Creek
Location363 Ft NORTH-CR6& CR111
RouteCounty Highway C0111
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71952, -82.1962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2015)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Drive over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Drive over Rush 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 Hunter Drive over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Drive over Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Drive over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.