US Bridges

SR 38 over Barron Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 2.77 MI S of Union CO Lin · Structure no. 4900626

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,078
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Barron Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 38 over Barron Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 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
CrossesBarron Creek
Location2.77 MI S of Union CO Lin
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07258, -83.40651
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2015)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 Barron Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Barron Creek 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 Barron Creek carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Barron Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Barron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.