US Bridges

US-36 over Treacle Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.89 MI E of Champaign CO · Structure no. 8001634

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,745
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 over Treacle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-36 over Treacle Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-36
CrossesTreacle Creek
Location0.89 MI E of Champaign CO
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14994, -83.48412
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,745 (2015)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US-36 over Treacle Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-36 over Treacle Creek carry?

About 1,745 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-36 over Treacle Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 over Treacle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.