Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek
PoorLawrence County, Ohio · 458 Ft S of Cty RD 17 · Structure no. 4437160
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,336
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Branch Road over Rankins 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek carry?
About 1,336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Big Branch Road over Rankins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.