US Bridges

SR 274 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · 1.13M E.Of SR235 · Structure no. 4602617

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 274 over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 274 over Jordan Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 274
CrossesJordan Creek
Location1.13M E.Of SR235
RouteState Highway 274
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43944, -83.88468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 274 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 274 over Jordan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 274 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 274 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 274 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.