US Bridges

SR 356 over Rock Camp Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.1M S of JCT SR 681 · Structure no. 0503932

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Rock Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 356 over Rock Camp Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 356
CrossesRock Camp Creek
Location0.1M S of JCT SR 681
RouteState Highway 356
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30901, -82.26411
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 356 over Rock Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Rock Camp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 356 over Rock Camp Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Rock Camp Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Rock Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.