US Bridges

SR 329 over Hyde Fork

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 3.1M S of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0503630

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 329 over Hyde Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 329 over Hyde Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 329
CrossesHyde Fork
Location3.1M S of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 329
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41936, -81.96217
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2018)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 329 over Hyde Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 329 over Hyde 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 329 over Hyde Fork carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 329 over Hyde Fork?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 329 over Hyde Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.