US Bridges

SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.11MI.W. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 1102648

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,049
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary 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 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 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-296
CrossesKings Creek Tributary
Location1.11MI.W. of Jct. USR-68
RouteState Highway 296
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15651, -83.7668
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Tributary built?

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

What condition is SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-296 over Kings Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.