US Bridges

Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek

Poor

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of JCT SR 258 · Structure no. 3436292

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship RD 101
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT SR 258
RouteCounty Highway T0101
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29148, -81.33046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic28 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 101 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.