US Bridges

SR-4 over Branch Buck Creek

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Clark County, Ohio · 1.73MI.S. of Champaign CO · Structure no. 1200550

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Branch Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-4 over Branch Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesBranch Buck Creek
Location1.73MI.S. of Champaign CO
RouteState Highway 4
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00913, -83.70309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2015)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-4 over Branch Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over Branch 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 February 2023.

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

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Branch Buck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Branch Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.