US Bridges

Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.81 MI S of Cadmus Rd. · Structure no. 2743485

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFlagsprings Rd.
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location0.81 MI S of Cadmus Rd.
RouteCounty Highway CO136
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.74819, -82.47314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek built?

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

What condition is Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes 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 Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Flagsprings Rd. over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.