SR 256 over Poplar Creek
GoodFairfield County, Ohio · 3.6 M W of JCT SR 158 · Structure no. 2303183
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,509
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 256 over Poplar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 256 over Poplar Creek in Fairfield 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 256 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 256 over Poplar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 256 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 2,509 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 256 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 256 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.