Ohio State Route 338
Encyclopedia
Ohio State Route 338 is a state highway
in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The remaining active north–south segment is a remnant of a longer east–west route, with its western (southern) terminus at US 33 approximately 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Racine
, and its eastern (northern) terminus at OH 124 approximately 8½ miles east of Racine. This remnant is known internally as OH 338J, and much of the old route was replaced by OH 124 in 2003 following the opening of the US 33 super two
highway to Ravenswood Bridge
across the Ohio River
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northeast of Racine.
) to 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Letart Falls. The highway was extended to Racine in 1937 along a previously unnumbered road from Letart Falls to Antiquity, and along the former OH 337 from Antiquity to Racine. OH 338 was extended 8.5 miles (13.7 km) east of Racine along the previous and current alignment of OH 124.
In 1941, OH 338 swapped alignments with OH 124 from 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to 8.5 miles (13.7 km) miles east of Racine; OH 338 was given the southern alignment along the Ohio River
. By 2007, OH 338 was truncated at the new alignment of US 33 approximately 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Racine; the former alignment of OH 338 from Racine south along the river and back up north to 6.25 miles (10.1 km) miles east of Racine designated as OH 124; from 6.75 miles (10.9 km) east of Racine to US 33 decertified.
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State highway
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in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. The remaining active north–south segment is a remnant of a longer east–west route, with its western (southern) terminus at US 33 approximately 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Racine
Racine, Ohio
Racine is a village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 746 at the 2000 census.Racine is Ohio's closest incorporated village to Buffington Island, the site of Ohio's only battle in the American Civil War....
, and its eastern (northern) terminus at OH 124 approximately 8½ miles east of Racine. This remnant is known internally as OH 338J, and much of the old route was replaced by OH 124 in 2003 following the opening of the US 33 super two
Super two
A super two, super two-lane highway or wide two lane is a two-lane surface road built to high standards, typically including partial control of access, occasional passing lanes and hard shoulders...
highway to Ravenswood Bridge
Ravenswood Bridge
Ravenswood Bridge is a two-lane cantilever bridge in the United States, connecting Ravenswood, West Virginia and rural Meigs County, Ohio, across the Ohio River. It has a total length of with a main span of...
across the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
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Route description
OH 338 begins at an intersection with US 33 near Racine. The route heads northward, running near the banks of the Ohio River. OH 338 intersects with a few private roads, which lead to nearby homes. A field is visible to the east, as the highway makes its namesake turn as Great Bend Road. During the bend, OH 338 turns and heads into a dense forest. After a short distance, OH 338 breaks out of the dense patch of trees. With the Ohio River in view, the highway terminates at an intersection with OH 124Ohio State Route 124
State Route 124 is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 134 nearly southeast of Martinsville, and its eastern terminus is near the unincorporated village of Torch at the concurrency of U.S. Route 50, State Route...
northeast of Racine.
History
The original route was certified in 1932; originally routed from Letart Falls (about 6 miles (9.7 km) south of RacineRacine, Ohio
Racine is a village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 746 at the 2000 census.Racine is Ohio's closest incorporated village to Buffington Island, the site of Ohio's only battle in the American Civil War....
) to 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Letart Falls. The highway was extended to Racine in 1937 along a previously unnumbered road from Letart Falls to Antiquity, and along the former OH 337 from Antiquity to Racine. OH 338 was extended 8.5 miles (13.7 km) east of Racine along the previous and current alignment of OH 124.
In 1941, OH 338 swapped alignments with OH 124 from 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to 8.5 miles (13.7 km) miles east of Racine; OH 338 was given the southern alignment along the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
. By 2007, OH 338 was truncated at the new alignment of US 33 approximately 10 miles (16.1 km) east of Racine; the former alignment of OH 338 from Racine south along the river and back up north to 6.25 miles (10.1 km) miles east of Racine designated as OH 124; from 6.75 miles (10.9 km) east of Racine to US 33 decertified.
OH 338J
When OH 338 was truncated in 2003, the remains of the highway became known as OH 338J. The route is unsigned and is used internally by the Ohio Department of TransportationOhio Department of Transportation
The Ohio Department of Transportation is the organization of state government responsible for developing and maintaining all state and federal roadways in the state of Ohio with exception of the Ohio Turnpike. In addition to highways, the department also helps develop public transportation and...
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