US Bridges

SR 550 over Federal Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.1M E. of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0502383

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over Federal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 550 over Federal Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 550
CrossesFederal Creek
Location0.1M E. of JCT SR 329
RouteState Highway 550
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39992, -81.95766
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2015)
Projected traffic2,890 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 550 over Federal Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over Federal 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 Federal Creek carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over Federal Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over Federal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.