US Bridges

SR 251 over Murray Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .21 MI N of US Rt 50 · Structure no. 0803014

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,189
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 251 over Murray Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 251 over Murray Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 251
CrossesMurray Run
Location.21 MI N of US Rt 50
RouteState Highway 251
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1943, -83.8972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 251 over Murray Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 251 over Murray Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 251 over Murray Run carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 251 over Murray Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 251 over Murray Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.