US Bridges

Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .10 MI N of US Rt 52 · Structure no. 4433572

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Creek Road
CrossesSolida Creek
Location.10 MI N of US Rt 52
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42322, -82.57147
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2015)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Creek Road over Solida 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lick Creek Road over Solida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.