US Bridges

Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Ohio · .10 MI E of Cty RD 27 · Structure no. 4449703

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownship Road 155
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location.10 MI E of Cty RD 27
RouteCounty Highway T0155
StateOhio
Coordinates38.63271, -82.71446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2015)
Projected traffic18 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 155 over Little Pine 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 Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 155 over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.