US Bridges

County Road 14 over Symmes Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 5.3 MI W of ST Route 141 · Structure no. 4433459

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over Symmes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 14 over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location5.3 MI W of ST Route 141
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7308, -82.49248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2015)
Projected traffic36 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 14 over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over Symmes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over Symmes Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.