US Bridges

SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 7.56M N of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8404615

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 555
CrossesWest Br Little Hocking R
Location7.56M N of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 555
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34101, -81.76246
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2015)
Projected traffic706 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 555 over West Br Little Hocking R built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 555 over West Br Little Hocking R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.