US Bridges

Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 100 Ft N of T11 · Structure no. 4032144

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Hollow
CrossesSugar Run
Location100 Ft N of T11
RouteCounty Highway T0119
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93877, -82.49785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2015)
Projected traffic11 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Hollow over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.