US Bridges

Charley Creek RD over Solida Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · Int With Cty Road 18 · Structure no. 4448774

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charley Creek RD over Solida Creek is a concrete slab carrying Charley Creek RD over Solida Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 984 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2038. 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).

Location

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CarriesCharley Creek RD
CrossesSolida Creek
LocationInt With Cty Road 18
RouteCounty Highway C0144
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.44119, -82.53964
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 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 (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2015)
Projected traffic1,366 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Solida Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

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

About 984 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Charley Creek RD over Solida 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 Solida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.