US Bridges

SR 13 over Sunday Creek

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.5MI S of JCT SR 685 · Structure no. 0500186

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,593
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 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 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 5,593 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,763 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesSunday Creek
Location1.5MI S of JCT SR 685
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44313, -82.10337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,593 (2018)
Projected traffic7,763 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 13 over Sunday 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Sunday Creek carry?

About 5,593 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.