US Bridges

Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run

FairPosted for load

Ross County, Ohio · .48 Mile from Dead End · Structure no. 7136838

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run is a concrete slab carrying Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLowery Lane
CrossesMccafferty Run
Location.48 Mile from Dead End
RouteCounty Highway T0101
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39792, -83.01561
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic62 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lowery Lane over Mccafferty Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.