US Bridges

Massieville RD over Indian Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .20 Mi. S of Cauble Ln. · Structure no. 7153457

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,384
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massieville RD over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Massieville RD over Indian Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,921 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMassieville RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.20 Mi. S of Cauble Ln.
RouteCounty Highway C0600
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27991, -82.95393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Massieville RD over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Massieville RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.