US Bridges

SR-296 over Kings Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.88MI.W. of Jct. SR-245 · Structure no. 1102737

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,995
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 1966, so it is 59 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,769 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-296
CrossesKings Creek
Location1.88MI.W. of Jct. SR-245
RouteState Highway 296
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17568, -83.64756
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2015)
Projected traffic2,769 by 2035
Trucks3%
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-296 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-296 over Kings 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 January 2024.

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

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-296 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-296 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.