US Bridges

Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .20 Mi. N of Tar Hollow · Structure no. 7145500

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 88 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPiney Creek RD
CrossesTributary of Piney Creek
Location.20 Mi. N of Tar Hollow
RouteCounty Highway C0220
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35731, -82.78611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 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 Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Creek RD over Tributary of Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.