US Bridges

SR 56 over Br. of East Fork Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E JCT SR 374 · Structure no. 3701468

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Br. of East Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 over Br. of East Fork Creek in Hocking 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 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesBr. of East Fork Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT SR 374
RouteState Highway 56
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39184, -82.53291
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2015)
Projected traffic773 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Br. of East Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 56 over Br. of East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Br. of East Fork Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Br. of East Fork Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Br. of East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.