Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · .04 Ni E of ST Route 243 · Structure no. 4446232
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Bent Creek Road over Bent 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 Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.