US Bridges

Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · .29 MI SE of Cadmus RD · Structure no. 2743532

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWiseman RD
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location.29 MI SE of Cadmus RD
RouteCounty Highway TO752
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75597, -82.45845
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2016)
Projected traffic82 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wiseman RD over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.