US Bridges

SR-296 over Kings Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Ohio · .21MI.E. of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 1102613

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-296 over Kings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-296 over Kings Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-296
CrossesKings Creek
Location.21MI.E. of Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 296
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15688, -83.78557
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2015)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-296 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-296 over 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-296 over Kings Creek carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-296 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-296 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.