US Bridges

Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.20 MI N of SR 309 · Structure no. 0232394

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKemp Rd.
CrossesHoney Run Kemp RD
Location0.20 MI N of SR 309
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79859, -84.22407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2013)
Projected traffic378 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kemp Rd. over Honey Run Kemp RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.