US Bridges

SR 38 over Holton Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 1.23 MI S of Union CO Lin · Structure no. 4900642

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Holton Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 over Holton Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesHolton Ditch
Location1.23 MI S of Union CO Lin
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09484, -83.40569
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2015)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2035
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 Holton Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Holton Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Holton Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR 38 over Holton Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 38 over Holton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.