US Bridges

CR44 over Pee Pee Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Ohio · .16 Mi. N. CR37 · Structure no. 6633447

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR44 over Pee Pee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR44 over Pee Pee Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR44
CrossesPee Pee Creek
Location.16 Mi. N. CR37
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14374, -83.09059
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR44 over Pee Pee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR44 over Pee Pee 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 CR44 over Pee Pee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR44 over Pee Pee Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR44 over Pee Pee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.