US Bridges

S.R.9 over Williams Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.66 Mi. N. of SR147 · Structure no. 0700886

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,099
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.9 over Williams Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.R.9 over Williams Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,099 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,913 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.9
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.66 Mi. N. of SR147
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99065, -80.96187
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,099 (2015)
Projected traffic2,913 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S.R.9 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.9 over Williams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.R.9 over Williams Creek carry?

About 2,099 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S.R.9 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns S.R.9 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.