US Bridges

Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.35MILES North of SR 217 · Structure no. 4442644

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFederal Creek Raod
CrossesFederal Creek
Location0.35MILES North of SR 217
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates38.5412, -82.30713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2015)
Projected traffic494 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Creek Raod over Federal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.