US Bridges

SR 4 over Treacle Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.11 MI S. of SR161 · Structure no. 8000077

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,506
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Treacle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Treacle Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,506 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,254 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesTreacle Creek
Location0.11 MI S. of SR161
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12379, -83.49463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Treacle 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 January 2023.

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 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Treacle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.