US Bridges

S.R.141 over Symmes Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · Symmes Creek · Structure no. 4402839

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.141 over Symmes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R.141 over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.141
CrossesSymmes Creek
LocationSymmes Creek
RouteState Highway 141
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70282, -82.47503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 S.R.141 over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.141 over Symmes 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 S.R.141 over Symmes Creek carry?

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

How long is S.R.141 over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.141 over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.