US Bridges

SR-38 over Spring Fork

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.72 MI N of SR-29 · Structure no. 4900529

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,957
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-38 over Spring Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-38 over Spring Fork in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-38
CrossesSpring Fork
Location0.72 MI N of SR-29
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00301, -83.4175
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2015)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-38 over Spring Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-38 over Spring Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-38 over Spring Fork carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-38 over Spring Fork?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-38 over Spring Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.