041 Sf Tar Hollow over Horseman Camp
Ross County, Ohio · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 041 Sf Tar Hollow over Horseman Camp in Ross County, Ohio, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2002, making it 43 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1990).
- It is one of 138 of the 355 inventoried bridges in Ross County rated good (38.9%); 29 (8.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated poor in the 2024 inventory and is now good (deck 4 to 8).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | Tar Hollow Horse Camp |
| NBI structure number | 7126719 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ross County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 23 over Scioto River | 1968 | 47,570 | Good |
| US 23 over Scioto River | 1968 | 47,570 | Good |
| US 35 over Scioto River | 1968 | 33,907 | Fair |
| SR 159 over Scioto River & Stewart R | 2002 | 30,821 | Good |
| US 35 over Scioto River | 1969 | 28,647 | Fair |
| US 23 over N Branch of Indian Creek | 1954 | 22,980 | Fair |
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