US Bridges

Ferguson Road over Hefling Run

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.05 M East JCT CR 6 · Structure no. 3430042

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Road over Hefling Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ferguson Road over Hefling Run in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFerguson Road
CrossesHefling Run
Location0.05 M East JCT CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29383, -81.23813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ferguson Road over Hefling Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson Road over Hefling Run 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 Ferguson Road over Hefling Run carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ferguson Road over Hefling Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Ferguson Road over Hefling Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.