Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · .10 MI S of Twp RD 191 · Structure no. 4431006
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 449
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 100 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek carry?
About 449 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Elkins Creek Road over Little Storms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.