US Bridges

CR 38A over Big Run

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.29 MI N. of CR 28 · Structure no. 2400782

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,855
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38A over Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 38A over Big Run in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38A
CrossesBig Run
Location0.29 MI N. of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway C038A
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56097, -83.43455
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,855 (2015)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 38A over Big Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38A over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38A over Big Run carry?

About 1,855 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 38A over Big Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38A over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.