US Bridges

SR 56 over Coonrod Creek

Poor

Hocking County, Ohio · 5.68M E Pickaway Co. Line · Structure no. 3701115

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,012
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Coonrod Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 over Coonrod Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesCoonrod Creek
Location5.68M E Pickaway Co. Line
RouteState Highway 56
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42063, -82.66424
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2015)
Projected traffic1,405 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 Coonrod Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 56 over Coonrod Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Coonrod Creek carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Coonrod Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Coonrod Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.