Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoss County, Ohio · 3.44 MI SW of Western Ave · Structure no. 7139446
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Polk Hollow RD over Trib Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.