US Bridges

SR 316 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.68 MI E of SR56 · Structure no. 6502989

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
534
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 316 over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 316 over Dry Run Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 316
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location1.68 MI E of SR56
RouteState Highway 316
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68379, -83.15177
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2015)
Projected traffic741 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 316 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 316 over Dry Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 316 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 316 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 316 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.