US Bridges

SR 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · 3.88MI. W. Jct. SR-559 · Structure no. 4602854

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesTrib. Macochee Creek
Location3.88MI. W. Jct. SR-559
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25993, -83.64073
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2015)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 287 over Trib. Macochee 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 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 287 over Trib. Macochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.