US Bridges

SR 668 over Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · .25 M S of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 6403166

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 668 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 668 over Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 668
CrossesRush Creek
Location.25 M S of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 668
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71846, -82.29833
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2015)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 668 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 668 over Rush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 668 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 668 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 668 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.