US Bridges

T0270 over Carbondale Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · Carbondale Ten Spot Yrk 2 · Structure no. 0547727

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T0270 over Carbondale Run is a concrete slab carrying T0270 over Carbondale Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT0270
CrossesCarbondale Run
LocationCarbondale Ten Spot Yrk 2
RouteCounty Highway T0270
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37923, -82.27188
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T0270 over Carbondale Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is T0270 over Carbondale 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T0270 over Carbondale Run carry?

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

How long is T0270 over Carbondale Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T0270 over Carbondale Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.