US Bridges

Freemont RD over Sour Run

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 150 Ft SE of CO RD 28 · Structure no. 4033396

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemont RD over Sour Run is a concrete slab carrying Freemont RD over Sour Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFreemont RD
CrossesSour Run
Location150 Ft SE of CO RD 28
RouteCounty Highway T0742
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12958, -82.70035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2017)
Projected traffic215 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Freemont RD over Sour Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freemont RD over Sour Run 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 Freemont RD over Sour Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Freemont RD over Sour Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Freemont RD over Sour Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.