US Bridges

South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · Just N.Of Huber Vill Blvd · Structure no. 2569876

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,397
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run is a steel culvert carrying South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,879 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Spring Road
CrossesTrib of Spring Run
LocationJust N.Of Huber Vill Blvd
RouteCity Street 4257
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10355, -82.90588
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,397 (2025)
Projected traffic8,879 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Spring Road over Trib of Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run carry?

About 6,397 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run?

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

Who owns South Spring Road over Trib of Spring Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.