US Bridges

County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .5 MI S of State HWY 265 · Structure no. 3031071

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 70 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 75
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.5 MI S of State HWY 265
RouteCounty Highway C0075
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96903, -81.36929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is County RD 75 over Leatherwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 75 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.