US Bridges

C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek

PoorPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.114 Mile N. of C12 · Structure no. 5338085

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC352 Paulins Hill
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.114 Mile N. of C12
RouteCounty Highway C0352
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01274, -82.13779
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is C352 Paulins Hill over Leading 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C352 Paulins Hill over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.