US Bridges

SR 56 over Happy Hollow Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 3.6 MI E. JCT SR 180 · Structure no. 3701034

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,456
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Happy Hollow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 56 over Happy Hollow Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,409 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesHappy Hollow Creek
Location3.6 MI E. JCT SR 180
RouteState Highway 56
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44095, -82.69161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2015)
Projected traffic3,409 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 56 over Happy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Happy Hollow 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 56 over Happy Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Happy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Happy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.