County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · Inter at Twp RD 1275 · Structure no. 4433874
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 714
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is County Road 15 over Little Buffalo 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 County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?
About 714 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 15 over Little Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.