US Bridges

SR 13 over Sunday Creek

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.2M S of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0500267

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,216
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 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 5,216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,240 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesSunday Creek
Location0.2M S of JCT SR 329
RouteState Highway 13
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48233, -82.07833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,216 (2018)
Projected traffic7,240 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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 5,216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.