US Bridges

SR 18 over Branch of Wade Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. East of Hen/Def · Structure no. 3500845

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Branch of Wade Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 18 over Branch of Wade Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesBranch of Wade Creek
Location0.9 Mi. East of Hen/Def
RouteState Highway 18
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2531, -84.21028
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2015)
Projected traffic958 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 18 over Branch of Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Branch of Wade 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Branch of Wade Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Branch of Wade Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Branch of Wade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.