US Bridges

SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 3.4 MI N. of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 2701928

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 years old, older 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,074 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location3.4 MI N. of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84667, -82.23563
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2015)
Projected traffic14,074 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 160 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 160 over Chickamauga 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.