Ohio State Route 502
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State Route 502 is an east–west state highway
in western Ohio
, a U.S. state
. The western terminus of State Route 502 is at the Indiana
State Line approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Union City
, with the road continuing into the Hoosier State being locally-maintained Greenville Pike. The eastern terminus of the highway is in downtown Greenville
at a traffic circle
where it meets a conglomeration of four other state highways: State Route 49
, State Route 118
, State Route 121
and State Route 571
.
State Route 502 was established in the late 1930s. It primarily connects rural areas of west-central Darke County
with the county seat
of Greenville.
. The state highway is not included as a component of the National Highway System
, a network of highways that are determined to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 502 begins at the Indiana
State Line at the State Line Road intersection. The road entering into the intersection from the Indiana side is locally-maintained Greenville Pike. State Route 502 runs due east from the state line into Washington Township
, traversing primarily rolling farmlands, with the occasional house and clump of trees along the way. The highway passes Stocksdale Road and Springhill Road, then passes by a more concentrated area of trees prior to intersecting Hillgrove-Southern Road. The highway alternates passing through farmland and a small forest before re-emerging into open farmland as it makes its way to Palestine-Union City Road. For the next two miles, State Route 502 passes some small patches of trees while primarily passing amidst open farm country. In that stretch, the highway intersects Noll Road and then goes on to meet New Madison-Coletown Road, where it crosses from Washington Township into Greenville Township
.
Into Greenville Township, the route soon curves to the east-southeast. After passing intersections with Shade Road and Heller Road, the highway meets Greenville-Nashville Road, then bends to the east-northeast. Next, State Route 502 passes Daly Road and Bakers Store-Greenville Road, after which it turns back to the east. The route soon enters into the city
of Greenville
. Now known as Winchester Avenue, State Route 502 starts to turn southeast as it crosses railroad tracks, then becomes known as Vine Street as it enters into a residential neighborhood. At the Main Street intersection, State Route 502 turns onto Main Street heading northeasterly. It meets Elm Street at a four-way stop intersection, then crosses from a residential area into the central business district. After meeting Sycamore Street at a traffic signal, State Route 502 arrives at its endpoint one block later at a traffic circle where it meets State Route 49
, State Route 118
, State Route 121
and State Route 571
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in western 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...
, a 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...
. The western terminus of State Route 502 is at the Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
State Line approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Union City
Union City, Ohio
Union City is a village in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,767 at the 2000 census.-History:Union City was platted in 1838 and incorporated on December 6, 1853...
, with the road continuing into the Hoosier State being locally-maintained Greenville Pike. The eastern terminus of the highway is in downtown Greenville
Greenville, Ohio
Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Darke County.-History:Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greene Ville,Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at...
at a traffic circle
Traffic circle
A traffic circle or rotary is a type of circular intersection in which traffic must travel in one direction around a central island. In some countries, traffic entering the circle has the right-of-way and drivers in the circle must yield. In many other countries, traffic entering the circle must...
where it meets a conglomeration of four other state highways: State Route 49
Ohio State Route 49
State Route 49 or SR 49 is a state highway in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It begins at Drexel with US 35 and runs northwesterly to Greenville, and then runs roughly along near the western edge of the state near the Indiana state line to the Michigan state line where it meets with...
, State Route 118
Ohio State Route 118
Ohio State Route 118 is a state route in western Ohio. It is an indirect connection to the cities of Van Wert and Greenville. State Route 118 travels through some of the flattest land in the state. There are a few cities of considerable size along the route, including Van Wert, Coldwater, and...
, State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121 is a State Route in Western Ohio. It connects the cities of Versailles and Greenville to Richmond, Indiana. It is a north–south route for most of its existence, except the southern portion between Indiana and New Paris...
and State Route 571
Ohio State Route 571
Ohio State Route 571 is an east–west State Route highway in west-central Ohio, part of a state-wide road transportation system. It indirectly connects the cities of Union City and Greenville with Springfield via a final on U.S. Route 40...
.
State Route 502 was established in the late 1930s. It primarily connects rural areas of west-central Darke County
Darke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
with the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Greenville.
Route description
The entirety of State Route 502 is located within Darke CountyDarke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
. The state highway is not included as a component of the National Highway System
National Highway System (United States)
The National Highway System is a network of strategic highways within the United States, including the Interstate Highway System and other roads serving major airports, ports, rail or truck terminals, railway stations, pipeline terminals and other strategic transport facilities.Individual states...
, a network of highways that are determined to be most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
State Route 502 begins at the Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
State Line at the State Line Road intersection. The road entering into the intersection from the Indiana side is locally-maintained Greenville Pike. State Route 502 runs due east from the state line into Washington Township
Washington Township, Darke County, Ohio
Washington Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 1,382 people in the township.-Geography:Located in the western part of the county, it borders the following townships:*Jackson Township - north...
, traversing primarily rolling farmlands, with the occasional house and clump of trees along the way. The highway passes Stocksdale Road and Springhill Road, then passes by a more concentrated area of trees prior to intersecting Hillgrove-Southern Road. The highway alternates passing through farmland and a small forest before re-emerging into open farmland as it makes its way to Palestine-Union City Road. For the next two miles, State Route 502 passes some small patches of trees while primarily passing amidst open farm country. In that stretch, the highway intersects Noll Road and then goes on to meet New Madison-Coletown Road, where it crosses from Washington Township into Greenville Township
Greenville Township, Darke County, Ohio
Greenville Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 18,125 people in the township, 4,831 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
.
Into Greenville Township, the route soon curves to the east-southeast. After passing intersections with Shade Road and Heller Road, the highway meets Greenville-Nashville Road, then bends to the east-northeast. Next, State Route 502 passes Daly Road and Bakers Store-Greenville Road, after which it turns back to the east. The route soon enters into the city
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
of Greenville
Greenville, Ohio
Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Darke County.-History:Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greene Ville,Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,227 at...
. Now known as Winchester Avenue, State Route 502 starts to turn southeast as it crosses railroad tracks, then becomes known as Vine Street as it enters into a residential neighborhood. At the Main Street intersection, State Route 502 turns onto Main Street heading northeasterly. It meets Elm Street at a four-way stop intersection, then crosses from a residential area into the central business district. After meeting Sycamore Street at a traffic signal, State Route 502 arrives at its endpoint one block later at a traffic circle where it meets State Route 49
Ohio State Route 49
State Route 49 or SR 49 is a state highway in the western part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It begins at Drexel with US 35 and runs northwesterly to Greenville, and then runs roughly along near the western edge of the state near the Indiana state line to the Michigan state line where it meets with...
, State Route 118
Ohio State Route 118
Ohio State Route 118 is a state route in western Ohio. It is an indirect connection to the cities of Van Wert and Greenville. State Route 118 travels through some of the flattest land in the state. There are a few cities of considerable size along the route, including Van Wert, Coldwater, and...
, State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121
Ohio State Route 121 is a State Route in Western Ohio. It connects the cities of Versailles and Greenville to Richmond, Indiana. It is a north–south route for most of its existence, except the southern portion between Indiana and New Paris...
and State Route 571
Ohio State Route 571
Ohio State Route 571 is an east–west State Route highway in west-central Ohio, part of a state-wide road transportation system. It indirectly connects the cities of Union City and Greenville with Springfield via a final on U.S. Route 40...
.