US Bridges

Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · 150 Ft E of State Rt 218 · Structure no. 2738287

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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. 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShoal Creek RD
CrossesIndian Guyan Creek
Location150 Ft E of State Rt 218
RouteCounty Highway TO972
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.59714, -82.31897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2079 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek carry?

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

How long is Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek RD over Indian Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.