US Bridges

Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 50-FT N CR47 · Structure no. 4132955

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKnox Twp RD 243
CrossesCroxton Run
Location50-FT N CR47
RouteCounty Highway T0243
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48142, -80.61869
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 243 over Croxton Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton Run carry?

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

How long is Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Knox Twp RD 243 over Croxton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.