US Bridges

County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · .72 MI E of JCT SR 339 · Structure no. 8431418

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesTupper Ck * Rocky Poin
Location.72 MI E of JCT SR 339
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37334, -81.65383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2021)
Projected traffic351 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Tupper Ck * Rocky Poin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.