US Bridges

County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · 0.3 MI East of Int SR 555 · Structure no. 8433119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesW Br L Hocking * Roo
Location0.3 MI East of Int SR 555
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3423, -81.75464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over W Br L Hocking * Roo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.