US Bridges

SR-54 over Buck Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 2.06MI.S. of Champaign CO · Structure no. 1202286

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
876
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-54 over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 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 876 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-54
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.06MI.S. of Champaign CO
RouteState Highway 54
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98905, -83.62442
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic876 (2015)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-54 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR-54 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-54 over Buck Creek carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-54 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.