Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek
PoorLawrence County, Ohio · 147 Ft W of Cty RD 15 · Structure no. 4449061
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Haines Branch RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.