US Bridges

Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 55 Ft S of Cty RD 403 · Structure no. 4459792

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 84 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld ST Route 775
CrossesLittle Paddy Creek
Location55 Ft S of Cty RD 403
RouteCounty Highway C0775
StateOhio
Coordinates38.44248, -82.37649
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2015)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy 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 Little Paddy Creek carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old ST Route 775 over Little Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.