US Bridges

Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 270 Ft W of Cty Road 35 · Structure no. 4434749

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek is a concrete frame carrying Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRankins Creek RD
CrossesRankins Creek
Location270 Ft W of Cty Road 35
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates38.48029, -82.46803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2015)
Projected traffic1,678 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rankins Creek RD over Rankins 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Rankins Creek RD over Rankins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.