US Bridges

Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Ohio · Just N. of U.S.52 · Structure no. 0135046

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLick Skillet RD
CrossesLittle Threemile Creek
LocationJust N. of U.S.52
RouteCounty Highway T001A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.65085, -83.68278
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2015)
Projected traffic96 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Skillet RD over Little Threemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.