US Bridges

SR 7 over Two Mile Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · Athalia · Structure no. 4400151

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Two Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 7 over Two Mile Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 87 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,892 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
LocationAthalia
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates38.50764, -82.30746
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,482 (2023)
Projected traffic5,892 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 7 over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 7 over Two Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 3,482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.