US Bridges

SR 790 over Little Perigen Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR 218 · Structure no. 2704811

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 790 over Little Perigen Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 790 over Little Perigen Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 790
CrossesLittle Perigen Creek
Location1.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR 218
RouteState Highway 790
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66964, -82.29566
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic162 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 790 over Little Perigen Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 790 over Little Perigen 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 790 over Little Perigen Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 790 over Little Perigen Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 790 over Little Perigen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.