US Bridges

SR 328 over Simple Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 5.09M N of JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 3710000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,968
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 328 over Simple Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 328 over Simple Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 328
CrossesSimple Creek
Location5.09M N of JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 328
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46227, -82.35623
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,968 (2015)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Simple Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 328 over Simple 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 328 over Simple Creek carry?

About 4,968 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 328 over Simple Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 328 over Simple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.