Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 315 Ft S of Cty RD 22 · Structure no. 4435656
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 906
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Gap Road over Little Storms 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 Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek carry?
About 906 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Gap Road over Little Storms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.