US Bridges

Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.35 MI NW or SR 7 · Structure no. 2761000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce ST TR222
CrossesChicamauga Creek
Location0.35 MI NW or SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81602, -82.20341
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic278 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce ST TR222 over Chicamauga Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.