US Bridges

Hull Road over Polk Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · Just West of SR 41 · Structure no. 0138223

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hull Road over Polk Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Hull Road over Polk Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHull Road
CrossesPolk Run
LocationJust West of SR 41
RouteCounty Highway T-90C
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89641, -83.45876
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic76 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hull Road over Polk Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hull Road over Polk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hull Road over Polk Run carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hull Road over Polk Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hull Road over Polk Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.