US Bridges

SR-705 over Spring Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .36 M.W.Of Shelby CO Line · Structure no. 1904124

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-705 over Spring Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-705
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.36 M.W.Of Shelby CO Line
RouteState Highway 705
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33773, -84.44105
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2035
Trucks19%
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-705 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-705 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-705 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.