US Bridges

Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .20 MI W of ST Route 775 · Structure no. 4441753

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSlate Run Road
CrossesIndian Guyan Creek
Location.20 MI W of ST Route 775
RouteCounty Highway C0065
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.50693, -82.39694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2015)
Projected traffic541 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan 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 Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Slate Run Road over Indian Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.