US Bridges

SR-41 over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 5.93 MI N of US 35 · Structure no. 2401061

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,822
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-41 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,822 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,917 by 2038. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-41
CrossesPaint Creek
Location5.93 MI N of US 35
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5831, -83.4841
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,822 (2015)
Projected traffic3,917 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 SR-41 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-41 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-41 over Paint Creek carry?

About 2,822 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.