Murphy over Duck Run
GoodHocking County, Ohio · 0.37 MI E of CR 5 · Structure no. 3732363
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy over Duck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murphy over Duck Run in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy over Duck Run built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Murphy over Duck 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Murphy over Duck Run carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Murphy over Duck Run?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy over Duck Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.