US Bridges

SR 323 over Paint Creek

Poor

Madison County, Ohio · 3.91 MI E of SR41 · Structure no. 4903994

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 323 over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 323 over Paint Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 323
CrossesPaint Creek
Location3.91 MI E of SR41
RouteState Highway 323
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73247, -83.54277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2015)
Projected traffic483 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 323 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 323 over Paint 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 323 over Paint Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 323 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 323 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.