US Bridges

SR-560 over Nettle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.2MI.S. of Jct. USR-36 · Structure no. 1103156

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,606
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-560 over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-560 over Nettle Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,617 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-560
CrossesNettle Creek
Location1.2MI.S. of Jct. USR-36
RouteState Highway 560
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09241, -83.83768
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-560 over 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR-560 over Nettle Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-560 over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-560 over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.