US Bridges

SR 140 over Falls Creek

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 7.64 MI North of US 52 · Structure no. 7304331

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,066
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Falls Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 140 over Falls Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,066 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,501 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesFalls Creek
Location7.64 MI North of US 52
RouteState Highway 140
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79088, -82.77022
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,066 (2021)
Projected traffic5,501 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 140 over Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over Falls 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Falls Creek carry?

About 4,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Falls Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.