Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek
PoorLawrence County, Ohio · 1.38 Miles North of SR141 · Structure no. 4435184
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sharps Creek Road over Little Storms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.