Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek
GoodLawrence County, Ohio · 60 Ft W of Cty Road 8 · Structure no. 4435451
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharps Creek Road over Symmes 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sharps Creek Road over Symmes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.