US Bridges

Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · 25-FT N CR47 · Structure no. 4131088

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKnox Twp RD 246
CrossesCroxton Run
Location25-FT N CR47
RouteCounty Highway T0246
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48144, -80.62869
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Knox Twp RD 246 over Croxton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.