US Bridges

Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · 3.76 Mi. E of SR-772 · Structure no. 7142862

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,517
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRozelle Creek RD
CrossesRozelle Creek
Location3.76 Mi. E of SR-772
RouteCounty Highway C0184
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2474, -82.98948
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,517 (2015)
Projected traffic2,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle 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 Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek carry?

About 1,517 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.