US Bridges

Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Ohio · .10 MI N of Cty RD 72 · Structure no. 4442741

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFederal Creek RD
CrossesFederal Creek
Location.10 MI N of Cty RD 72
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates38.55459, -82.31173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Creek RD over Federal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.