US Bridges

SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.15 Miles East of Usr 40 · Structure no. 3004570

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,424
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 265
CrossesOver Leatherwood Creek
Location2.15 Miles East of Usr 40
RouteState Highway 265
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99577, -81.49938
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Over Leatherwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.