US Bridges

Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi.S.Of JCT.SR800 · Structure no. 7931468

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 111 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRush Twp RD 27
CrossesBig Stillwater Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S.Of JCT.SR800
RouteCounty Highway T0027
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30829, -81.30376
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Twp RD 27 over Big Stillwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.