US Bridges

SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .6 M E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 3004457

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,424
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesTrib of Leatherwood Crk
Location.6 M E of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 265
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01104, -81.51894
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,424 (2015)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk carry?

About 2,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns SR 265 over Trib of Leatherwood Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.