US Bridges

Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.8 MI North of SR 229 · Structure no. 4232259

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 122 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRutledge Road
CrossesTributary of Brush Run
Location0.8 MI North of SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34465, -82.24097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2015)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush 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 Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rutledge Road over Tributary of Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.