US Bridges

State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · .81 MI N of JCT 775 · Structure no. 4404394

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,164
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,438 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 007
CrossesLittle Paddy Creek
Location.81 MI N of JCT 775
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates38.44558, -82.38066
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,164 (2022)
Projected traffic19,438 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 007 over Little Paddy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek carry?

About 12,164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 007 over Little Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.