US Bridges

Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 01.48 MI N. of JCT SR-124 · Structure no. 6632718

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDry Bone RD CR-8
CrossesDry Bone Creek
Location01.48 MI N. of JCT SR-124
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10557, -83.29822
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2015)
Projected traffic179 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bone RD CR-8 over Dry Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.