US Bridges

Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .29 Mi. N of SR-41 · Structure no. 7130929

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWhetstone RD
CrossesTrib of Buckskin Creek
Location.29 Mi. N of SR-41
RouteCounty Highway C0019
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25386, -83.28691
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic386 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Whetstone RD over Trib of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek?

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

Who owns Whetstone RD over Trib of Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.