Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · 0.03 Miles East of CR 31 · Structure no. 4449991
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch 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 Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Henson Hollow RD over Big Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.