US Bridges

SR 314 over Small Creek

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 1.73 MI E Morrow CO Line · Structure no. 7005989

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 314 over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 314 over Small Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,955 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 314
CrossesSmall Creek
Location1.73 MI E Morrow CO Line
RouteState Highway 314
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73522, -82.66584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2015)
Projected traffic4,955 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 314 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 314 over Small Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 314 over Small Creek carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 314 over Small Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 314 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.