US Bridges

Garman LN over Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .20 Mi. W of SR-41 · Structure no. 7154550

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garman LN over Buckskin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Garman LN over Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 5 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGarman LN
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location.20 Mi. W of SR-41
RouteCounty Highway T0916
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26966, -83.31249
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Garman LN over Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Garman LN over Buckskin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Garman LN over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Garman LN over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Garman LN over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.