US Bridges

SR 374 over Queer Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.8 M N of JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 3703940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 374 over Queer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 374 over Queer Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 374
CrossesQueer Creek
Location1.8 M N of JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 374
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41628, -82.52482
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 374 over Queer Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 374 over Queer 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 374 over Queer Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 374 over Queer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 374 over Queer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.