US Bridges

Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .04 Mi. N of SR-180 · Structure no. 7148410

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
884
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,227 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSulphur Spring RD
CrossesKinnikinnick Creek
Location.04 Mi. N of SR-180
RouteCounty Highway T0236
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42984, -82.93951
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2015)
Projected traffic1,227 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick 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 Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Spring RD over Kinnikinnick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.