US Bridges

Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N of SR279 · Structure no. 4030605

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
988
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 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 6 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Valley RD
CrossesHewitt Run
Location0.6 MI N of SR279
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91161, -82.61435
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2015)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Valley RD over Hewitt Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.