US Bridges

Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 20FT.NO.OF 5 Points East · Structure no. 7031734

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrubaker Creek Rd.
CrossesBrubaker Creek
Location20FT.NO.OF 5 Points East
RouteCounty Highway T0138
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84731, -82.50824
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Brubaker Creek Rd. over Brubaker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.