Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 0.10 Miles W. of C.R. 37 · Structure no. 4458567
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 746
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 | 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 Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farm Drive 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 Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek carry?
About 746 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Farm Drive over Little Guyan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.