US Bridges

Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · .03 Mi. NE of Mt Zion RD · Structure no. 7141076

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,336
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Tabor RD
CrossesTributary Indian Creek
Location.03 Mi. NE of Mt Zion RD
RouteCounty Highway C0166
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23048, -83.01038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2015)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Tabor RD over Tributary Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.