US Bridges

Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .10 Mi. W of US-23 · Structure no. 7142900

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRozelle Creek RD
CrossesRozelle Creek
Location.10 Mi. W of US-23
RouteCounty Highway C0184
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24699, -82.98717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle 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 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rozelle Creek RD over Rozelle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.