RICE CEMETERY RD.
Carrying RICE CEMETERY RD. over TRIB. OF FLAT RUN
.7 MI NORTH INTX. CR61, Morrow, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RICE CEMETERY RD.
The RICE CEMETERY RD. bridge in Morrow, Ohio carries RICE CEMETERY RD. over TRIB. OF FLAT RUN. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RICE CEMETERY RD. compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5933188
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
RICE CEMETERY RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RICE CEMETERY RD. against other structures in Morrow and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RICE CEMETERY RD.?
RICE CEMETERY RD. in Morrow, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RICE CEMETERY RD. inspected?
RICE CEMETERY RD.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 90 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RICE CEMETERY RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RICE CEMETERY RD.?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RICE CEMETERY RD..
Who is responsible for maintaining RICE CEMETERY RD.?
RICE CEMETERY RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RICE CEMETERY RD. and does age affect safety?
RICE CEMETERY RD. was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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