US Bridges

Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.32 MI E of SR139 · Structure no. 4030648

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Grange RD
CrossesFour Mile CR
Location0.32 MI E of SR139
RouteCounty Highway C0014
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97596, -82.65407
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2015)
Projected traffic459 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR 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 Grange RD over Four Mile CR carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Grange RD over Four Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.