US Bridges

Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .06 M N SR 7 · Structure no. 2735733

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,636
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChillicothe ST
CrossesChickamauga Creek
Location.06 M N SR 7
RouteCity Street ST000
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80683, -82.21412
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2022)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek carry?

About 1,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Chillicothe ST over Chickamauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.