US Bridges

SR 356 over Hewetts Fork

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.5M N of JCT SR 681 · Structure no. 0504149

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Hewetts Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 356 over Hewetts Fork 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 356
CrossesHewetts Fork
Location1.5M N of JCT SR 681
RouteState Highway 356
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33153, -82.26784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2015)
Projected traffic243 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hewetts Fork built?

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

What condition is SR 356 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 356 over Hewetts Fork carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Hewetts Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Hewetts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.