US Bridges

Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · .01 MI N of JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 8435006

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 120 years old, older 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 74
CrossesDuck Creek * Jackso
Location.01 MI N of JCT SR 821
RouteCounty Highway T0074
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59097, -81.41916
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso 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 Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 74 over Duck Creek * Jackso?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.