US Bridges

SR 138 over Opossum Run

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 1.59 MI W of SR 753 · Structure no. 3603369

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Opossum Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 138 over Opossum Run in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138
CrossesOpossum Run
Location1.59 MI W of SR 753
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33089, -83.40974
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2015)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 138 over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 over Opossum 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Opossum Run carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Opossum Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 138 over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.