US Bridges

County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 65 Ft W of Twp RD 117N · Structure no. 4431669

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
873
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 873 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesTrib of Ice Creek
Location65 Ft W of Twp RD 117N
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates38.52993, -82.54883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2015)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2035
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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 873 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Trib of Ice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.