US Bridges

County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek

Poor

Pike County, Ohio · 0.9 MI S of JCT CR 77 · Structure no. 6631762

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Rd. 76
CrossesTrib Big Beaver Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT CR 77
RouteCounty Highway C0076
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00522, -82.87824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic348 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 76 over Trib Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.