Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 235 Ft E of Cty RD 37 · Structure no. 4455762
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Big Spring Road over Little Guyan 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 Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Big Spring Road over Little Guyan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.