SR 278 over Wheelabout Creek
GoodVinton County, Ohio · 1.55M N of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8201811
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 418
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 278 over Wheelabout Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 278 over Wheelabout Creek in Vinton 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 278 over Wheelabout Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 278 over 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 Wheelabout Creek carry?
About 418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 278 over Wheelabout Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 278 over Wheelabout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.