US Bridges

SR-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .54MI.N. of Jct. SR-55 · Structure no. 1103105

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,606
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,617 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-560
CrossesTrib to Nettle Creek
Location.54MI.N. of Jct. SR-55
RouteState Highway 560
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07769, -83.83435
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2015)
Projected traffic3,617 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-560 over Trib to Nettle 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-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR-560 over Trib to Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.