US Bridges

Center Point Road over Watson Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .41 MI N of Cty RD 37 · Structure no. 4450183

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Point Road over Watson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Point Road over Watson Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Point Road
CrossesWatson Creek
Location.41 MI N of Cty RD 37
RouteCounty Highway T0159
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.58912, -82.36963
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Center Point Road over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Point Road over Watson 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 Center Point Road over Watson Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Center Point Road over Watson Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Center Point Road over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.