US Bridges

SR 136 over Southmoor Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.34 MI S of SR 137 · Structure no. 0103365

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,274
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Southmoor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 136 over Southmoor Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 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 3,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesSouthmoor Creek
Location0.34 MI S of SR 137
RouteState Highway 136
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88168, -83.61491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,274 (2015)
Projected traffic4,544 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 136 over Southmoor Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 136 over Southmoor 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Southmoor Creek carry?

About 3,274 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Southmoor Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Southmoor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.