US Bridges

SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.14 Mile South SR220 · Structure no. 6603173

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 551
CrossesPee Pee Creek
Location0.14 Mile South SR220
RouteState Highway 551
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10469, -83.04485
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic583 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 551 over Pee Pee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 551 over Pee Pee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.