US Bridges

Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · .04 M N of State Rt 233 · Structure no. 2737329

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFielding Road
CrossesDirty Face Creek
Location.04 M N of State Rt 233
RouteCounty Highway 574
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83311, -82.51708
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Fielding Road over Dirty Face 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fielding Road over Dirty Face Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.