US Bridges

SR 7 over Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.02M S of JCT SR 141 · Structure no. 2700549

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,132
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Chickamauga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Chickamauga Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 96 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 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 14,132 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,615 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location0.02M S of JCT SR 141
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8061, -82.21522
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,132 (2015)
Projected traffic19,615 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 7 over Chickamauga 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 7 over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 14,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.