US Bridges

Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek)

GoodPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.12 MI S of CR49 · Structure no. 7334737

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpradlin Road
CrossesSpradlin RD (pond Creek)
Location00.12 MI S of CR49
RouteCounty Highway TR319
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78594, -83.08059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2015)
Projected traffic203 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek) carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spradlin Road over Spradlin RD (pond Creek)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.