Perkins Road over Poplar Run
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of T226 · Structure no. 4032675
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkins Road over Poplar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perkins Road over Poplar Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perkins Road over Poplar Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Perkins Road over Poplar 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 Perkins Road over Poplar Run carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Perkins Road over Poplar Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Perkins Road over Poplar Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.