Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek
GoodLawrence County, Ohio · 0.38 Mi. E of Proc. · Structure no. 4445112
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,360
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,992 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek carry?
About 9,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Old State Rt 7 over Big Paddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.