US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Harrod Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 MI North of Deal Road · Structure no. 4232437

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
796
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Harrod Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Hopewell Road over Harrod Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesHarrod Run
Location0.3 MI North of Deal Road
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29552, -82.2986
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2015)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Hopewell Road over Harrod Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Harrod 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Harrod Run carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Harrod Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Harrod Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.