US Bridges

Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .81 M W of State Rt 325 · Structure no. 2742578

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIndian Creek RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.81 M W of State Rt 325
RouteCounty Highway 428
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88781, -82.38631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.