US Bridges

SR-4 over Buck Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 3.25MI.S. of Jct. SR-334 · Structure no. 1200453

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,091
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-4 over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 90 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 16,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,334 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.25MI.S. of Jct. SR-334
RouteState Highway 4
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93858, -83.77799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,091 (2015)
Projected traffic22,334 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-4 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR-4 over Buck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Buck Creek carry?

About 16,091 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.