US Bridges

Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.3M E of JCT SR 681 · Structure no. 5300665

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,572
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,572 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,958 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location2.3M E of JCT SR 681
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11343, -82.01557
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,572 (2015)
Projected traffic4,958 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Kingsbury 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 3,572 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.