Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Ohio · 0.02 Mile East of CR-5 · Structure no. 6633889
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Twp Road 252 over Leeth 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Twp Road 252 over Leeth Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.