US Bridges

US 22 over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · Over Paint Creek · Structure no. 2400197

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,067
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,067 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,913 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS 22
CrossesPaint Creek
LocationOver Paint Creek
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53385, -83.4427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,067 (2015)
Projected traffic20,913 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 22 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Paint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Paint Creek carry?

About 15,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.