US Bridges

Mulga Road over Rich Run

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 200 Feet North of SR 124 · Structure no. 4031230

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulga Road over Rich Run is a steel culvert carrying Mulga Road over Rich Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMulga Road
CrossesRich Run
Location200 Feet North of SR 124
RouteCounty Highway C0039
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0957, -82.44984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mulga Road over Rich Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulga Road over Rich Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mulga Road over Rich Run carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mulga Road over Rich Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Mulga Road over Rich Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.