US Bridges

Big Rock RD over Big Run CR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of T226 · Structure no. 4031555

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Rock RD over Big Run CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Rock RD over Big Run CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 124 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 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBig Rock RD
CrossesBig Run CR
Location0.1 MI W of T226
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10191, -82.77846
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2013)
Projected traffic268 by 2033
Trucks—
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

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 Big Rock RD over Big Run CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Big Rock RD over Big Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Big Rock RD over Big Run CR carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Big Rock RD over Big Run CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Big Rock RD over Big Run CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.