US Bridges

Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 65 Ft E of Cty RD 181 · Structure no. 4435974

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,874 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaddyville Tpka
CrossesBig Ice Creek
Location65 Ft E of Cty RD 181
RouteCounty Highway C0024
StateOhio
Coordinates38.51476, -82.65005
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2015)
Projected traffic1,874 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice 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 Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Maddyville Tpka over Big Ice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.