US Bridges

SR 522 over Cooney Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.07 MI E of JCT SR 650 · Structure no. 4403843

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Cooney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 522 over Cooney Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesCooney Creek
Location1.07 MI E of JCT SR 650
RouteState Highway 522
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66422, -82.73363
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2022)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 522 over Cooney Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Cooney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Cooney Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Cooney Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Cooney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.