US Bridges

Massieville RD over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ross County, Ohio · .02 Mi. N of US-23 · Structure no. 7153376

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,384
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massieville RD over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Massieville RD over Indian Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,921 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMassieville RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.02 Mi. N of US-23
RouteCounty Highway C0600
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24306, -82.9832
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2015)
Projected traffic1,921 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Massieville RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massieville RD over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Massieville RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Massieville RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Massieville RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.