US Bridges

SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W. Int. of SR 339 · Structure no. 8404461

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,438
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,772 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 550
CrossesS.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk
Location0.2 MI W. Int. of SR 339
RouteState Highway 550
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39847, -81.66972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,438 (2015)
Projected traffic4,772 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk carry?

About 3,438 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over S.Fork S.Branch Wolf Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.