US Bridges

SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .2 MI N of Perry CO Line · Structure no. 6005705

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,778
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,856 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 345
CrossesOver Butcher Knife Creek
Location.2 MI N of Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 345
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82209, -82.13886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2015)
Projected traffic3,856 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 345 over Over Butcher Knife Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.