US Bridges

Laurel Run over Hocking River

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 4.35 MI N of SR 56 · Structure no. 3730204

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Run over Hocking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Run over Hocking River in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLaurel Run
CrossesHocking River
Location4.35 MI N of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45942, -82.31316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2015)
Projected traffic1,298 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Run over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Run over Hocking River 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 Laurel Run over Hocking River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Run over Hocking River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Run over Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.