US Bridges

Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.07 MI E of CR11 · Structure no. 4032918

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranklin Townhouse
CrossesFour Mile CR
Location0.07 MI E of CR11
RouteCounty Highway T0272
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98967, -82.6357
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Townhouse over Four Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.