US Bridges

SR 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .7 MI N. of SR 180 · Structure no. 7104448

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 5 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,827 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesKinnikinnick Creek
Location.7 MI N. of SR 180
RouteState Highway 159
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42614, -82.95379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2015)
Projected traffic9,827 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 159 over Kinnikinnick 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 SR 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Kinnikinnick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.