US Bridges

Township Road 179 over Little Storms Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.61 Miles North of CR 22 · Structure no. 4451953

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 179 over Little Storms Creek is a concrete slab carrying Township Road 179 over Little Storms Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 179
CrossesLittle Storms Creek
Location0.61 Miles North of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway T0179
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.57697, -82.67567
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2015)
Projected traffic298 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 179 over Little Storms Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 179 over Little Storms 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 179 over Little Storms Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 179 over Little Storms Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 179 over Little Storms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.