US Bridges

SR 550 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.2M W. of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 0502235

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 550 over Sugar Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 550
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.2M W. of JCT SR 13
RouteState Highway 550
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38314, -82.07682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2018)
Projected traffic926 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 550 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over Sugar 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 550 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.