US Bridges

Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 17 Ft W of ST Route 775 · Structure no. 4459660

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSenaca Trail Twp
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location17 Ft W of ST Route 775
RouteCounty Highway T1267
StateOhio
Coordinates38.48813, -82.38808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2015)
Projected traffic293 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile 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 Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Senaca Trail Twp over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.