US Bridges

Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · At Mock RD · Structure no. 2530791

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,966
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,966 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,221 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSunbury RD
CrossesAlum Creek (sunbury Rd)
LocationAt Mock RD
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00967, -82.93499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,966 (2015)
Projected traffic15,221 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd) 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 Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd) carry?

About 10,966 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbury RD over Alum Creek (sunbury Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.