US Bridges

SR-274 over Chickasaw Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .24MI.E.OF Jct. SR-716 · Structure no. 5403669

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,532
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-274 over Chickasaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-274 over Chickasaw Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,532 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,902 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-274
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location.24MI.E.OF Jct. SR-716
RouteState Highway 274
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43692, -84.48892
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,532 (2015)
Projected traffic4,902 by 2035
Trucks14%
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-274 over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-274 over Chickasaw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-274 over Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 3,532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-274 over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-274 over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.