US Bridges

SR 668 over Trib of Painter Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 1 Mile N of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 6403328

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 668 over Trib of Painter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 668 over Trib of Painter Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 668
CrossesTrib of Painter Creek
Location1 Mile N of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 668
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82451, -82.28435
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2015)
Projected traffic949 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Trib of Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 668 over Trib of Painter 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 Trib of Painter Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 668 over Trib of Painter Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 668 over Trib of Painter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.