US Bridges

SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek

Poor

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.66M W Jackson Co. Line · Structure no. 2703092

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 233
CrossesDirtyface Creek
Location1.66M W Jackson Co. Line
RouteState Highway 233
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83524, -82.51405
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2015)
Projected traffic682 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 233 over Dirtyface Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 233 over Dirtyface Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.