US Bridges

Hayesville Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · Junction of SR 56 · Structure no. 6533639

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
614
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayesville Road over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hayesville Road over Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 125 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHayesville Road
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationJunction of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway C0011
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48309, -82.75762
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2015)
Projected traffic852 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hayesville Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hayesville Road over Salt 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 Hayesville Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hayesville Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hayesville Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.