US Bridges

SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek

Poor

Madison County, Ohio · 5.36 MI N of SR38 · Structure no. 4900030

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,997
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,997 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 29
CrossesSpring Fork Creek
Location5.36 MI N of SR38
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03792, -83.50329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,997 (2018)
Projected traffic4,160 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 29 over Spring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek carry?

About 2,997 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Spring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.