Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek
PoorGallia County, Ohio · .09MI.W.OF Murray Rd. · Structure no. 2742764
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Woods Mill RD over Barren Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.