US Bridges

Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 100 Ft East of Cco 60 · Structure no. 1031554

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 years old, older 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLou Twp RD 389
CrossesLick Run Buchanan
Location100 Ft East of Cco 60
RouteCounty Highway T0389
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45133, -80.94871
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 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 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan carry?

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

How long is Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lou Twp RD 389 over Lick Run Buchanan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.