US Bridges

Indian Guyan Road over Indian Guyan Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .50 MI W of ST Route 775 · Structure no. 4442024

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Guyan Road over Indian Guyan Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Indian Guyan Road over Indian Guyan Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Guyan Road
CrossesIndian Guyan Creek
Location.50 MI W of ST Route 775
RouteCounty Highway C0069
StateOhio
Coordinates38.47841, -82.3982
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2015)
Projected traffic439 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Indian Guyan Road over Indian Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

About 316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Indian Guyan Road over Indian Guyan Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Guyan Road over Indian Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.