US Bridges

County Road 16 over Alum Run

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Ohio · .2 MI W Int CR16 & CR 62 · Structure no. 3430995

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Alum Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 16 over Alum Run in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesAlum Run
Location.2 MI W Int CR16 & CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20433, -81.1875
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2015)
Projected traffic750 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 16 over Alum Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 over Alum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Alum Run carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Alum Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns County Road 16 over Alum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.