US Bridges

SR 550 over Sharps Fork

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.9 MI W. JCT SR 377 · Structure no. 0502391

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over Sharps Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 550 over Sharps Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 550
CrossesSharps Fork
Location0.9 MI W. JCT SR 377
RouteState Highway 550
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4268, -81.91903
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Sharps Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over Sharps Fork 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 Sharps Fork carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over Sharps Fork?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over Sharps Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.