US Bridges

SR 41 over Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 4.11MI S of JCT SR 28 · Structure no. 7102887

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Buckskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 41 over Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location4.11MI S of JCT SR 28
RouteState Highway 41
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30046, -83.33918
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2015)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 41 over Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Buckskin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.