US Bridges

SR188 over Hargus Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.25 MI N of US 22 · Structure no. 6502823

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR188 over Hargus Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR188 over Hargus Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR188
CrossesHargus Creek
Location0.25 MI N of US 22
RouteState Highway 188
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60532, -82.94332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR188 over Hargus Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR188 over Hargus 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR188 over Hargus Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR188 over Hargus Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR188 over Hargus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.