US Bridges

SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.1 M E of JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 2303019

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,812
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,812 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,007 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesTributary of George Cree
Location2.1 M E of JCT SR 204
RouteState Highway 256
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90298, -82.77101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,812 (2015)
Projected traffic15,007 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 256 over Tributary of George Cree built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree carry?

About 10,812 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Tributary of George Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.