US Bridges

SR 327 over Skunk Hollow Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.35 MI N of B&o RR · Structure no. 4003683

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Skunk Hollow Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 327 over Skunk Hollow Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 327
CrossesSkunk Hollow Run
Location0.35 MI N of B&o RR
RouteState Highway 327
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18575, -82.63532
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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 Skunk Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 327 over Skunk Hollow 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 Skunk Hollow Run carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Skunk Hollow Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Skunk Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.