US Bridges

Usr 33 over Nease Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.5 MI E of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5301424

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,880
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Nease Creek is a steel culvert carrying Usr 33 over Nease Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,880 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,773 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesNease Creek
Location2.5 MI E of JCT SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04299, -81.9561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,880 (2015)
Projected traffic6,773 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Nease Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Nease Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Nease Creek carry?

About 4,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Nease Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Usr 33 over Nease Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.