US Bridges

Roague Road over Little Ice Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 275 Ft S of ST Rt 243 · Structure no. 4459180

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roague Road over Little Ice Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roague Road over Little Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoague Road
CrossesLittle Ice Creek
Location275 Ft S of ST Rt 243
RouteCounty Highway T0296
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.49496, -82.61938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roague Road over Little Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roague Road over Little Ice 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 Roague Road over Little Ice Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roague Road over Little Ice Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Roague Road over Little Ice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.