US Bridges

SR 7 over Federal Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .42 KM N of SR 217 · Structure no. 4400186

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Federal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Federal Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 76 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 2,243 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesFederal Creek
Location.42 KM N of SR 217
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.54014, -82.30115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,243 (2023)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Federal Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 7 over Federal 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 Federal Creek carry?

About 2,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Federal Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Federal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.