US Bridges

US 52 over Solida Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .35 MI W of South Point · Structure no. 4401085

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,268
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Solida Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 52 over Solida Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 23,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesSolida Creek
Location.35 MI W of South Point
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.43512, -82.5822
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,268 (2021)
Projected traffic8,649 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US 52 over Solida Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Solida 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 US 52 over Solida Creek carry?

About 23,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Solida Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns US 52 over Solida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.