US Bridges

SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.19M N of Usr 35 WB · Structure no. 2702053

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,568
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,220 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location0.19M N of Usr 35 WB
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84097, -82.22165
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,568 (2015)
Projected traffic20,220 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 160 over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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 14,568 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.