US Bridges

TR 347 over Sunday Ck

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just East of SR 13 · Structure no. 0541044

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 347 over Sunday Ck is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying TR 347 over Sunday Ck in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 149 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 347
CrossesSunday Ck
LocationJust East of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway T0347
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52511, -82.07184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 347 over Sunday Ck built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is TR 347 over Sunday Ck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 347 over Sunday Ck carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 347 over Sunday Ck?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns TR 347 over Sunday Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.