US Bridges

SR-4 over Treacle Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 0.57 MI S. of SR161 · Structure no. 8000026

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Treacle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-4 over Treacle Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,506 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,254 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesTreacle Creek
Location0.57 MI S. of SR161
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12064, -83.50213
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2015)
Projected traffic6,254 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-4 over Treacle Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over Treacle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Treacle Creek carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Treacle Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Treacle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.