US Bridges

014SF over Odell Creek

Poor

Scioto County, Ohio · Shawnee Forest · Structure no. 7326491

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

014SF over Odell Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 014SF over Odell Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2010. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries014SF
CrossesOdell Creek
LocationShawnee Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72369, -83.11111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic139 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 014SF over Odell Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 014SF over Odell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 014SF over Odell Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is 014SF over Odell Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 014SF over Odell Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.