US Bridges

Springer Road over Little Salt Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.15 Miles South of T-14 · Structure no. 4032633

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springer Road over Little Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Springer Road over Little Salt Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpringer Road
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location0.15 Miles South of T-14
RouteCounty Highway T-216
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16788, -82.7543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2020)
Projected traffic86 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Springer Road over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springer Road over Little Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Springer Road over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springer Road over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Springer Road over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.