US Bridges

Rankins Creek RD over Symmes Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 58 Ft S of ST Rt 243 · Structure no. 4434803

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rankins Creek RD over Symmes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rankins Creek RD over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRankins Creek RD
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location58 Ft S of ST Rt 243
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.48595, -82.46869
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2015)
Projected traffic1,678 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Rankins Creek RD over Symmes 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 March 2024.

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

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

How long is Rankins Creek RD over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rankins Creek RD over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.