US Bridges

Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 600 Ft. S of JCT CR 28 · Structure no. 7933932

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRush Twp CR 27
CrossesWatson Creek
Location600 Ft. S of JCT CR 28
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30779, -81.40574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2015)
Projected traffic39 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rush Twp CR 27 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.