US Bridges

Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.60 MI S of SR 132 · Structure no. 8331081

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
783
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMorrow-Rossburg
CrossesFirst Creek
Location0.60 MI S of SR 132
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28594, -84.09407
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2015)
Projected traffic1,087 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 Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Morrow-Rossburg over First 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow-Rossburg over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.