US Bridges

Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · .10 MI E of Twp RD 140E · Structure no. 4430611

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
479
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEtna Waterloo Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location.10 MI E of Twp RD 140E
RouteCounty Highway C0004
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66834, -82.57857
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2015)
Projected traffic665 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etna Waterloo Road over Johns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.