US Bridges

SR 3 over Center Run

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 100 N of JCT SR 768 · Structure no. 4200047

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,641
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Center Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Center Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,641 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,218 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesCenter Run
Location100 N of JCT SR 768
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42521, -82.455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,641 (2015)
Projected traffic9,218 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 3 over Center Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Center Run 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 SR 3 over Center Run carry?

About 6,641 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Center Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Center Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.