Douglas RD over Herrod Creek
FairPosted for loadRoss County, Ohio · .80 MI NW of Goodhope RD · Structure no. 7134355
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas RD over Herrod Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas RD over Herrod Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas RD over Herrod Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Douglas RD over Herrod 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 Douglas RD over Herrod Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Douglas RD over Herrod Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas RD over Herrod Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.