US Bridges

Big Bailey RD over Big Bailey Run

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just S of SR 685 · Structure no. 0535338

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bailey RD over Big Bailey Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Bailey RD over Big Bailey Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bailey RD
CrossesBig Bailey Run
LocationJust S of SR 685
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44534, -82.14942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2015)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Bailey RD over Big Bailey Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Bailey 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 RD over Big Bailey Run carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Big Bailey RD over Big Bailey Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Big Bailey RD over Big Bailey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.