US Bridges

SR 278 over Monday Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 3.06M S of JCT SR 595 · Structure no. 3703290

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 278 over Monday Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 278 over Monday Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 278
CrossesMonday Creek
Location3.06M S of JCT SR 595
RouteState Highway 278
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50027, -82.24641
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2015)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 278 over Monday Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 278 over Monday 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 278 over Monday Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 278 over Monday Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 278 over Monday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.