US Bridges

Hazel Dell over Honey Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI South of Austin RD · Structure no. 4232194

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Dell over Honey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hazel Dell over Honey Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHazel Dell
CrossesHoney Run
Location0.3 MI South of Austin RD
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37665, -82.26807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Hazel Dell over Honey Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Dell over Honey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hazel Dell over Honey Run carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Dell over Honey Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Dell over Honey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.