US Bridges

SR 56 over Hewetts Fork

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1M W of JCT SR 356 · Structure no. 0502472

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Hewetts Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Hewetts Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesHewetts Fork
Location1M W of JCT SR 356
RouteState Highway 56
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37108, -82.269
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2018)
Projected traffic811 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 56 over Hewetts Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Hewetts Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Hewetts Fork carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Hewetts Fork?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Hewetts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.