US Bridges

SR 247 over Buck Run

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .04 MI N of Adams County · Structure no. 3603483

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Buck Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 247 over Buck Run in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesBuck Run
Location.04 MI N of Adams County
RouteState Highway 247
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02415, -83.58642
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 247 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Buck Run carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Buck Run?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.