US Bridges

Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .30 MI S of Harris Sta RD · Structure no. 7139969

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpargursville RD
CrossesSulphur Lick
Location.30 MI S of Harris Sta RD
RouteCounty Highway C0149
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22759, -83.16613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2015)
Projected traffic536 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 Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spargursville RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spargursville RD over Sulphur Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.