US Bridges

Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.85MI N of Upper Twin RD · Structure no. 7133081

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD
CrossesTributary Buckskin Creek
Location1.85MI N of Upper Twin RD
RouteCounty Highway C0055
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32239, -83.32131
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2015)
Projected traffic521 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem RD over Tributary 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 Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Salem RD over Tributary Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.