US Bridges

County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 3.56 MI N of JCT CO RD 4 · Structure no. 8431086

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesRainbow Creek * Huck
Location3.56 MI N of JCT CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49629, -81.52729
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 79 over Rainbow Creek * Huck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.