US Bridges

Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 50 Ft S of Twp RD 286 · Structure no. 4433939

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,077
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 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 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Creek RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location50 Ft S of Twp RD 286
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.43243, -82.49379
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2015)
Projected traffic2,883 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Buffalo Creek RD over 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 Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Creek RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.