US Bridges

SR 140 over Sugar Camp Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 4.21 MI W of Law County · Structure no. 7304501

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,195
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Sugar Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 140 over Sugar Camp Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6 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 2,195 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 140
CrossesSugar Camp Creek
Location4.21 MI W of Law County
RouteState Highway 140
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8038, -82.70894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,195 (2015)
Projected traffic3,047 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sugar Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 140 over Sugar Camp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Sugar Camp Creek carry?

About 2,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Sugar Camp Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Sugar Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.