US Bridges

Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.20 MI W of State Rt 7 · Structure no. 2735237

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run 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 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Chapel Road
CrossesBurrells Run
Location1.20 MI W of State Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway C0096
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70183, -82.21144
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run built?

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

What condition is Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Chapel Road over Burrells Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.