Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek
FairLawrence County, Ohio · .01 Miles W of SR 378 · Structure no. 4451309
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Township Road 168 over Symmes 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 Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 168 over Symmes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.