US Bridges

Rt# 014 over Odell Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Shawnee State Forest · Structure no. 7326726

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Rt# 014 over Odell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt# 014 over Odell Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2010. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt# 014
CrossesOdell Creek
LocationShawnee State Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72056, -83.11083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic139 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rt# 014 over Odell Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rt# 014 over Odell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt# 014 over Odell Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Rt# 014 over Odell Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rt# 014 over Odell Creek?

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