US Bridges

Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · 25 Ft W of Campaign Road · Structure no. 2743426

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBulaville Pike
CrossesCampaign Creek
Location25 Ft W of Campaign Road
RouteCounty Highway CO003
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.92078, -82.23842
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2015)
Projected traffic496 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulaville Pike over Campaign 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 Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bulaville Pike over Campaign Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.