US Bridges

SR 93 over Olive Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 5.51 MI S of Jackson Cty · Structure no. 4401957

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Olive Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 93 over Olive Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesOlive Creek
Location5.51 MI S of Jackson Cty
RouteState Highway 93
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77546, -82.61837
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 93 over Olive Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Olive 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 SR 93 over Olive Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Olive Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR 93 over Olive Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.