US Bridges

SR 13 over Sunday Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 3MI N of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0500135

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,203
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Sunday Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,834 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesSunday Creek
Location3MI N of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39482, -82.12203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2018)
Projected traffic5,834 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 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 13 over Sunday Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Sunday 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Sunday Creek carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.