US Bridges

Usr 22 over Compton Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 4.02 Mi. N. of SR753 · Structure no. 2400235

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,959
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 22 over Compton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 22 over Compton Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,495 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 22
CrossesCompton Creek
Location4.02 Mi. N. of SR753
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54763, -83.32239
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2015)
Projected traffic5,495 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Usr 22 over Compton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 22 over Compton 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 Usr 22 over Compton Creek carry?

About 3,959 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 22 over Compton Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 22 over Compton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.