Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 100 Ft E of State Rt 93 · Structure no. 4449231
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest 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 Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence Hill RD over Cranes Nest Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.