US Bridges

SR 554 over Kyger Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 4.96M W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 2704056

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 554 over Kyger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 554 over Kyger Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 554
CrossesKyger Creek
Location4.96M W of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 554
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98245, -82.16436
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 Kyger Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 554 over Kyger 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 554 over Kyger Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 554 over Kyger Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 554 over Kyger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.