US Bridges

Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.29 Miles No. of C-411 · Structure no. 4432517

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBig Paddy Road
CrossesPaddy Creek
Location0.29 Miles No. of C-411
RouteCounty Highway C0012
StateOhio
Coordinates38.45921, -82.34783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2015)
Projected traffic926 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.