US Bridges

S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.39 MI S of Highland Cty · Structure no. 0104051

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 247
CrossesTrib of Buck Run
Location1.39 MI S of Highland Cty
RouteState Highway 247
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00522, -83.58164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 247 over Trib of Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.