US Bridges

Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run

Poor

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of Feasel · Structure no. 4231104

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run is a concrete slab carrying Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run in Knox 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 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Road
CrossesBranch of Big Run
Location0.1 MI South of Feasel
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31975, -82.4291
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2015)
Projected traffic369 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run built?

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

What condition is Sycamore Road over Branch of Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Road over Branch of Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.