US Bridges

SR 340 over Over Buffalo Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.75 Miles E. of Noble CO · Structure no. 3005682

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 340 over Over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 340 over Over Buffalo Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 340
CrossesOver Buffalo Creek
Location1.75 Miles E. of Noble CO
RouteState Highway 340
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85025, -81.65689
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2015)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2035
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 340 over Over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 340 over Over Buffalo 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 340 over Over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR 340 over Over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 340 over Over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.