US Bridges

Township Road 254S over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.13 MI S of SR 522 · Structure no. 4457897

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 254S over Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 254S over Pine 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 254S
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.13 MI S of SR 522
RouteCounty Highway T0254
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66234, -82.72106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 254S over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Township Road 254S over Pine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 254S over Pine Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 254S over Pine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 254S over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.