US Bridges

Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Ross County, Ohio · .20 MI E of Mt. Olive RD · Structure no. 7132603

Built
1873
152 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1873 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 152 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Twin RD
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location.20 MI E of Mt. Olive RD
RouteCounty Highway C0054
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33418, -83.3143
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2015)
Projected traffic172 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1873, making it 152 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lower Twin RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Twin RD over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.