US Bridges

County RD 24 over Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of JCT SR 258 · Structure no. 3436381

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 24 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 24 over Laurel Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 24
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT SR 258
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27974, -81.32847
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 24 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 24 over Laurel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 24 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 24 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 24 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.