US Bridges

SR 554 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 4.21M W of JCT SR 160 · Structure no. 2703998

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 554 over White Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 554 over White Oak Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 554
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location4.21M W of JCT SR 160
RouteState Highway 554
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9696, -82.2394
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2015)
Projected traffic2,503 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 554 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 554 over White Oak 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 554 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 554 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 554 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.