US Bridges

SR 140 over Hales Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.82 MI E of Scioto Cnty · Structure no. 4402049

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Hales Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 140 over Hales 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 140
CrossesHales Creek
Location0.82 MI E of Scioto Cnty
RouteState Highway 140
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83988, -82.64199
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2015)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 140 over Hales Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 140 over Hales 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 140 over Hales Creek carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Hales Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Hales Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.