US Bridges

SR-41 over Buck Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .33MI. N. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1201654

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,694
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over Buck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR-41 over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 98 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 8,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,067 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-41
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.33MI. N. of Jct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 41
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93193, -83.81697
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,694 (2015)
Projected traffic12,067 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$991,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-41 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR-41 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-41 over Buck Creek carry?

About 8,694 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.