US Bridges

County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.37 Miles North of CR 15 · Structure no. 4440617

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 84 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 56
CrossesLittle Ice Creek
Location1.37 Miles North of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.48356, -82.59268
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2015)
Projected traffic1,582 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD 56 over Little Ice 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 County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 56 over Little Ice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.