US Bridges

SR-29 over Buck Creek

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Champaign County, Ohio · .85MI.W. of JCT.SR-161 · Structure no. 1100548

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-29 over Buck Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,619 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.85MI.W. of JCT.SR-161
RouteState Highway 29
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08139, -83.65227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,489 (2015)
Projected traffic7,619 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-29 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Buck Creek carry?

About 5,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-29 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.