US Bridges

King RD over Stream

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just North of Old 33 · Structure no. 0549479

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King RD over Stream is a concrete slab carrying King RD over Stream in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing RD
CrossesStream
LocationJust North of Old 33
RouteCounty Highway C045C
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20638, -82.0062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is King RD over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does King RD over Stream carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is King RD over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns King RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.