US Bridges

SR-4 over Buck Creek

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Clark County, Ohio · 1.5MI.S. of Champaign Co. · Structure no. 1200577

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,532
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-4 over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,532 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,290 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 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
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.5MI.S. of Champaign Co.
RouteState Highway 4
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0105, -83.69919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,532 (2015)
Projected traffic6,290 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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 February 2023.

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

About 4,532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.