US Bridges

County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 9.44 MI NW of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 8430218

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesRainbow Creek * Ferrebee
Location9.44 MI NW of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0004
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4892, -81.56153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2018)
Projected traffic468 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Rainbow Creek * Ferrebee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.