US Bridges

Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2MI N of INTERSTATEHWY70 · Structure no. 3031926

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship RD 452
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.2MI N of INTERSTATEHWY70
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0111, -81.53103
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Township RD 452 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 452 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.