US Bridges

US 50 over Paint Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 6.67 MI E of Hig County · Structure no. 7103077

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Paint Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,542 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesPaint Creek
Location6.67 MI E of Hig County
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23976, -83.22894
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2015)
Projected traffic5,542 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 US 50 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Paint 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Paint Creek carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.