County Road 5 over Aarons Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · .2 MI S of Cty Road 16 · Structure no. 4431464
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5 over Aarons Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Aarons Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 5 over Aarons Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Road 5 over Aarons 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 County Road 5 over Aarons Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5 over Aarons Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5 over Aarons Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.