US Bridges

Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · Intersection CR.1 & CR 2 · Structure no. 1733168

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
986
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run is a steel culvert carrying Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarion-Melmore RD
CrossesGrass Run
LocationIntersection CR.1 & CR 2
RouteCounty Highway C0001
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8043, -83.09284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2015)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion-Melmore RD over Grass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Marion-Melmore RD over Grass Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.