US Bridges

Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.75 MI W of CR84 · Structure no. 4031636

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRock Run RD
CrossesLittle Salt CR
Location0.75 MI W of CR84
RouteCounty Highway C0059
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09441, -82.66381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2013)
Projected traffic282 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 Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR 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 Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Run RD over Little Salt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.