US Bridges

Buckeye Road over Johns Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .10 MI N of County RD 4 · Structure no. 4439481

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over Johns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buckeye Road over Johns Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 120 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location.10 MI N of County RD 4
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69611, -82.52141
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckeye Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Buckeye Road over Johns 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.