US Bridges

SR 650 over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 2.2 M S of S.R. 522 · Structure no. 4404297

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 650 over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 650 over Little Pine Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 113 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 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 650
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location2.2 M S of S.R. 522
RouteState Highway 650
StateOhio
Coordinates38.63052, -82.73152
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 SR 650 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 650 over Little Pine 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 SR 650 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 650 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 650 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.