US Bridges

SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · .9 M N of JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 6403433

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 668
CrossesBranch of Jonathan Creek
Location.9 M N of JCT SR 204
RouteState Highway 668
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88545, -82.25123
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2015)
Projected traffic677 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 668 over Branch of Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.