US Bridges

SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E of CR 56 · Structure no. 4403371

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,577
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,566 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR243
CrossesTrib of Little Ice Creek
Location0.14 MI E of CR 56
RouteState Highway 243
StateOhio
Coordinates38.48841, -82.57042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2022)
Projected traffic5,566 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR243 over Trib of Little Ice 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 SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR243 over Trib of Little Ice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.