US Bridges

SR 13 over Sunday Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 3 MI N of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0500445

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Sunday Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13 over Sunday Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,471 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesSunday Creek
Location3 MI N of JCT SR 329
RouteState Highway 13
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54449, -82.06153
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2018)
Projected traffic2,471 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 1982, making it 43 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 1,780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.