US Bridges

SR 138 over Big Branch

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .96 MI W of SR 771 · Structure no. 3603229

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,887
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 138 over Big Branch in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138
CrossesBig Branch
Location.96 MI W of SR 771
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26631, -83.49469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2015)
Projected traffic2,619 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 138 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 over Big Branch 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 138 over Big Branch carry?

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Big Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.