US Bridges

SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.63 M E of B&o RR · Structure no. 0703281

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,864
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,864 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesBr Leatherwood Creek
Location1.63 M E of B&o RR
RouteState Highway 147
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97134, -81.2088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,864 (2015)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Br Leatherwood 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 SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,864 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Br Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.