US Bridges

Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of Kunz RD · Structure no. 2531178

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,352
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,265 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlkire RD
CrossesHellbranch Run (alkire)
Location0.1 MI West of Kunz RD
RouteCounty Highway C0011
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90429, -83.16491
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2015)
Projected traffic3,265 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire) carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire)?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alkire RD over Hellbranch Run (alkire)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.