US Bridges

SR-571 over Honey Creek

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .14MI.E. of Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 1206273

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-571 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-571 over Honey Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,472 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,207 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-571
CrossesHoney Creek
Location.14MI.E. of Jct. SR-235
RouteState Highway 571
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93585, -84.02264
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,472 (2015)
Projected traffic6,207 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-571 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-571 over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-571 over Honey Creek carry?

About 4,472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-571 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-571 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.