US Bridges

SR 850 over Barren Creek

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Gallia County, Ohio · 0.87 MI N.Of JCT Usr 35 · Structure no. 2704889

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,438
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 850 over Barren Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 850 over Barren Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,438 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,772 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 850
CrossesBarren Creek
Location0.87 MI N.Of JCT Usr 35
RouteState Highway 850
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88971, -82.29721
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,438 (2015)
Projected traffic4,772 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 850 over Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 850 over Barren 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 850 over Barren Creek carry?

About 3,438 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 850 over Barren Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 850 over Barren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.