US Bridges

Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 40 Ft E of ST Route 775 · Structure no. 4459474

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 6 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld ST Route 775
CrossesIndian Guyan Creek
Location40 Ft E of ST Route 775
RouteCounty Highway C0401
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.51727, -82.38812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2015)
Projected traffic169 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan 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 Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old ST Route 775 over Indian Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.