US Bridges

Brush Run over Tributary of Brush Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI East of Rutledge · Structure no. 4232283

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Run over Tributary of Brush Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brush Run over Tributary of Brush Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 125 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 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrush Run
CrossesTributary of Brush Run
Location0.1 MI East of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36297, -82.24067
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2015)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Run over Tributary of Brush Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

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

About 283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brush Run over Tributary of Brush Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Run over Tributary of Brush Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.