US Bridges

Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 14 Ft N of Twp RD 279E · Structure no. 4445937

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,291
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 1,291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCharley Creek RD
CrossesCharley Creek
Location14 Ft N of Twp RD 279E
RouteCounty Highway C0144
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42222, -82.50483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2015)
Projected traffic1,792 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 Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charley Creek RD over Charley 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 Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Charley Creek RD over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.