US Bridges

SR 233 over Jenny Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 3.76M W Jackson Co. Line · Structure no. 2703122

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 233 over Jenny Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 233 over Jenny Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 5 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 233
CrossesJenny Creek
Location3.76M W Jackson Co. Line
RouteState Highway 233
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81425, -82.49967
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 233 over Jenny 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 233 over Jenny Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 233 over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 233 over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.