US Bridges

Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 10 Ft S of Twp RD 244S · Structure no. 4431235

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElkins Creek Road
CrossesBranch of Elkins Creek
Location10 Ft S of Twp RD 244S
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.631, -82.53585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2015)
Projected traffic101 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins 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 Branch of Elkins Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Elkins Creek Road over Branch of Elkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.