US Bridges

SR141 over Buck Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 2.71MI E of SR 775 · Structure no. 4402715

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR141 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR141 over Buck Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR141
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.71MI E of SR 775
RouteState Highway 141
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66015, -82.46651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2015)
Projected traffic997 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR141 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR141 over Buck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR141 over Buck Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR141 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR141 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.