US Bridges

SR 671 over Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .03 MI E. of JCT SR 327 · Structure no. 8203229

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 671 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 671 over Salt 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 671
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.03 MI E. of JCT SR 327
RouteState Highway 671
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29057, -82.74593
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 671 over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 671 over Salt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 671 over Salt Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 671 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 671 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.