US Bridges

Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 75 Feet W. of Jct. T270 · Structure no. 0833681

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run is a steel culvert carrying Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterpoint Rd.
CrossesSheep Run
Location75 Feet W. of Jct. T270
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79772, -83.89367
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic144 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep 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 Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Centerpoint Rd. over Sheep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.