US Bridges

Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.92 Miles E of Sci Line · Structure no. 4438655

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 85 years old, older 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKellys Mill Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.92 Miles E of Sci Line
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.63128, -82.7495
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Kellys Mill Road over Pine 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 Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kellys Mill Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.