US Bridges

County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 150 Ft S of Cty RD 52 · Structure no. 4431596

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,823
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesBig Ice Creek
Location150 Ft S of Cty RD 52
RouteCounty Highway C0006
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.52516, -82.56766
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2015)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Road 6 over Big Ice 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Big Ice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.