US Bridges

Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 125 Ft N of Cty RD 32 · Structure no. 4445031

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2035. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoothe-Faton RD
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location125 Ft N of Cty RD 32
RouteCounty Highway C0104
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.44216, -82.43537
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2015)
Projected traffic464 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes 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 Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boothe-Faton RD over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.