US Bridges

Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .04 MI S of Bullskin RD · Structure no. 2738929

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLewis Rd.
CrossesLittle Bullskin Creek
Location.04 MI S of Bullskin RD
RouteCounty Highway CO112
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73022, -82.27903
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 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 structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin 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 Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek carry?

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

How long is Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Rd. over Little Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.