US Bridges

SR-706 over Indian Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .71MI.E. of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 4604083

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-706 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR-706 over Indian Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-706
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.71MI.E. of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 706
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28541, -84.00023
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2015)
Projected traffic873 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-706 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-706 over Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-706 over Indian Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-706 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-706 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.