US Bridges

Athens Road over Moxahala Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 800 Ft North SR 93 · Structure no. 6461000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,646
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athens Road over Moxahala Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Athens Road over Moxahala Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAthens Road
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location800 Ft North SR 93
RouteCity Street 251
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80005, -82.08113
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,646 (2017)
Projected traffic3,673 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Athens Road over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Athens Road over Moxahala 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Athens Road over Moxahala Creek carry?

About 2,646 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Athens Road over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Athens Road over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.