US Bridges

SR 41 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.17MI N Of(high ST)SR729 · Structure no. 2401096

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 41 over Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.17MI N Of(high ST)SR729
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65577, -83.56509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2018)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 41 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 41 over Sugar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.