US Bridges

SR-571 over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .63MI.N. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1206311

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-571 over Unnamed Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR-571 over Unnamed Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-571
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location.63MI.N. of Jct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 571
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92022, -84.00849
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-571 over Unnamed Ditch 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 Unnamed Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR-571 over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR-571 over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.