US Bridges

SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.46 MI N.Of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8201781

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 278
CrossesLittle Wheelabout Creek
Location0.46 MI N.Of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 278
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24552, -82.38632
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 278 over Little Wheelabout 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 278 over Little Wheelabout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.