US Bridges

C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 3.54 MI E SR93 · Structure no. 4436679

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC0 RD 29
CrossesPaddle Creek
Location3.54 MI E SR93
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.61438, -82.5947
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2015)
Projected traffic519 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 RD 29 over Paddle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C0 RD 29 over Paddle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.