US Bridges

Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.53 Miles North of Ches. · Structure no. 4437055

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,336
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Branch Road
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location1.53 Miles North of Ches.
RouteCounty Highway C0031
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.44442, -82.46847
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2015)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Branch Road over Big Branch 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 Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Branch Road over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.