US Bridges

SR 7 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · .27 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 4401204

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 7 over Buffalo 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,647 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.27 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42378, -82.48789
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,067 (2022)
Projected traffic19,647 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Buffalo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 29,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.