US Bridges

State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr.

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.17 Mi.W.Of SR 557 · Structure no. 3803112

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
898
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr. in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 643
CrossesS.Fork Sugar Cr.
Location0.17 Mi.W.Of SR 557
RouteState Highway 643
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4666, -81.70165
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2015)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr. carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 643 over S.Fork Sugar Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.