US Bridges

93 over Kimble Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 6.59 M S of Jackson Cny · Structure no. 4401914

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

93 over Kimble Creek is a concrete slab carrying 93 over Kimble Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries93
CrossesKimble Creek
Location6.59 M S of Jackson Cny
RouteState Highway 93
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75467, -82.63093
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2037
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 93 over Kimble Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 93 over Kimble 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 93 over Kimble Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 93 over Kimble Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 93 over Kimble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.