US Bridges

Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 2.33 MI NW of JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 0730491

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 4
CrossesLittle Mcmahon Creek
Location2.33 MI NW of JCT SR 149
RouteCounty Highway C0004
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04591, -80.84951
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2015)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 over Little Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.