US Bridges

Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · .5 MI West of Sunbury RD · Structure no. 2535459

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,764
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers) is a concrete culvert carrying Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 6,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,388 by 2017. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSmothers RD
CrossesSpring Run (smothers)
Location.5 MI West of Sunbury RD
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13179, -82.8954
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,764 (1997)
Projected traffic9,388 by 2017
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers) carry?

About 6,764 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Smothers RD over Spring Run (smothers)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.