Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek
GoodLawrence County, Ohio · 2.53 MI N SR243 · Structure no. 4432614
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Big Paddy Road over Paddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.