US Bridges

SR 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 1.7M N JCT SR78 · Structure no. 5801958

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 555
CrossesEast Branch Sunday Creek
Location1.7M N JCT SR78
RouteState Highway 555
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59864, -81.99943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555 over East Branch Sunday 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over East Branch Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.