US Bridges

Sparta Road over Kokosing River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.2 MI Northeast of Dean · Structure no. 4230434

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparta Road over Kokosing River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sparta Road over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSparta Road
CrossesKokosing River
Location0.2 MI Northeast of Dean
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46285, -82.55813
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2015)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sparta Road over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparta Road over Kokosing River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sparta Road over Kokosing River carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sparta Road over Kokosing River?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sparta Road over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.