US Bridges

SR 241 over Martins Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 5.44 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 3802280

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Martins Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 241 over Martins Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesMartins Creek
Location5.44 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 241
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60375, -81.8454
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2015)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 241 over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Martins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Martins Creek carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Martins Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.