US Bridges

SR 327 over Meadow Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · Wellston · Structure no. 4003543

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Meadow Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 327 over Meadow Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,838 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,649 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 327
CrossesMeadow Run
LocationWellston
RouteState Highway 327
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10503, -82.53574
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,838 (2022)
Projected traffic14,649 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 327 over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 327 over Meadow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Meadow Run carry?

About 11,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.