US Bridges

Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · Just West of SR 13 · Structure no. 0535281

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bailey Run RD
CrossesBig Bailey Run
LocationJust West of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42324, -82.12224
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2015)
Projected traffic253 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bailey Run RD over Big Bailey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.