US Bridges

Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 2.37 MI E of Gallia Rd. · Structure no. 2737388

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSymmes Creek RD
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location2.37 MI E of Gallia Rd.
RouteCounty Highway CO056
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81803, -82.46453
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2015)
Projected traffic29 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Symmes Creek RD over Symmes 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 Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Symmes Creek RD over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.