US Bridges

County Road 22 over Plum Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. N of Jct. CR 385 · Structure no. 3831531

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Plum Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over Plum Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 5 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesPlum Run
Location0.02 Mi. N of Jct. CR 385
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64741, -82.17606
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2015)
Projected traffic258 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 22 over Plum Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 22 over Plum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Plum Run carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Plum Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.