US Bridges

Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.55 MI E. of S.R.93 · Structure no. 8235260

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan Twp 12
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location1.55 MI E. of S.R.93
RouteCounty Highway C012S
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33981, -82.4531
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Twp 12 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.