US Bridges

Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 260 Ft East of SR 60 · Structure no. 6054307

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar is a concrete tee beam carrying Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLawhead Lane
CrossesMuskingum River Tributar
Location260 Ft East of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway T0238
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88961, -81.99113
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2015)
Projected traffic86 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar 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 Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lawhead Lane over Muskingum River Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.