US Bridges

SR 541 over Wakatomika Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 4.3 M E of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 4203232

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
911
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Wakatomika Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying SR 541 over Wakatomika Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 541
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location4.3 M E of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 541
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28472, -82.27827
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2015)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 541 over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Wakatomika 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.