US Bridges

Rt# 014 over Odell Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Shawnee State Forest · Structure no. 7326777

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 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 slab carrying Rt# 014 over Odell Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 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
Coordinates38.73512, -83.11869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rt# 014 over Odell Creek?

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