US Bridges

SR 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. N.Of JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 3703517

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 years old, older 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 328
CrossesE.Branch of Raccoon Cree
Location1.7 Mi. N.Of JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 328
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39715, -82.36119
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2015)
Projected traffic831 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree 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 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 328 over E.Branch of Raccoon Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.