US Bridges

SR-245 over Branch of Kings Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.56MI.S. of Jct. SR-507 · Structure no. 1102583

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-245 over Branch of Kings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-245 over Branch of Kings Creek in Champaign 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-245
CrossesBranch of Kings Creek
Location1.56MI.S. of Jct. SR-507
RouteState Highway 245
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21407, -83.67889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2015)
Projected traffic902 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-245 over Branch of Kings Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-245 over Branch of Kings 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-245 over Branch of Kings Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-245 over Branch of Kings Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-245 over Branch of Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.