US Bridges

SR243 over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · .78 MI W of JCT 378 · Structure no. 4403542

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR243 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR243 over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR243
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.78 MI W of JCT 378
RouteState Highway 243
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.49584, -82.48816
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2023)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 SR243 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR243 over Leatherwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR243 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR243 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR243 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.