US Bridges

Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N of SR327 · Structure no. 4031113

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 154 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesByers-Winters RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.6 MI N of SR327
RouteCounty Highway T0973
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17957, -82.63142
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Byers-Winters RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.