US Bridges

Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream)

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.53 Mi. E of SR23 · Structure no. 7335644

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream) is a concrete slab carrying Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHouston Hlw-Lr RD
CrossesHouston Hlw-Lr (stream)
Location00.53 Mi. E of SR23
RouteCounty Highway CR159
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8413, -82.97457
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2015)
Projected traffic568 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream) carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Hlw-Lr RD over Houston Hlw-Lr (stream)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.