US Bridges

Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.68 MI N US 52 · Structure no. 4458176

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 32 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 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHog Back Road
CrossesBranch of Little Ice CR
Location0.68 MI N US 52
RouteCounty Highway T0268
StateOhio
Coordinates38.48788, -82.6188
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2015)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR 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 Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hog Back Road over Branch of Little Ice CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.