US Bridges

US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .5 M W of JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 6000908

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,037
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,037 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 & US 40
CrossesOver Buck Creek
Location.5 M W of JCT SR 83
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99203, -81.75033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,037 (2015)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek carry?

About 8,037 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & US 40 over Over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.