US Bridges

SR 180 over Middle Fork Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 03.2 MI E.Of JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 3702782

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,591
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 180 over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 180 over Middle 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 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 2,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,596 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 180
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location03.2 MI E.Of JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 180
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49732, -82.70274
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,591 (2015)
Projected traffic3,596 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 180 over Middle Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 180 over Middle 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 180 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 2,591 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 180 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 180 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.