US Bridges

Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .13 MI S of Spargursville · Structure no. 7131755

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 106 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Hollow R
CrossesSulphur Lick
Location.13 MI S of Spargursville
RouteCounty Highway T0039
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23131, -83.17726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2018)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick 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 Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Hollow R over Sulphur Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.