US Bridges

County Road 29 over Storms Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 85 Ft E of Cty RD 44 · Structure no. 4431731

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Storms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesStorms Creek
Location85 Ft E of Cty RD 44
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.60478, -82.63078
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2015)
Projected traffic519 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Storms Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 29 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Storms Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Storms Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Storms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.