US Bridges

County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 1.8 MI NW of SR 7 · Structure no. 8431648

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
924
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 924 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesMill Branch * Helferding
Location1.8 MI NW of SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30779, -81.61221
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2019)
Projected traffic995 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns County Road 2 over Mill Branch * Helferding?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.