US Bridges

SR-4 over Buck Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 2.11MI. SW of Jct. SR-56 · Structure no. 1100025

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-4 over Buck Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 32 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 4,393 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,097 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.11MI. SW of Jct. SR-56
RouteState Highway 4
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03968, -83.64514
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,393 (2015)
Projected traffic6,097 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-4 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR-4 over Buck Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Buck Creek carry?

About 4,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.