US Bridges

Big Run over Tributary of Big Run

Poor

Knox County, Ohio · 0.5 MI South of SR 229 · Structure no. 4232836

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Run over Tributary of Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Run over Tributary of Big Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBig Run
CrossesTributary of Big Run
Location0.5 MI South of SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35553, -82.38595
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2015)
Projected traffic221 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Run over Tributary of Big Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Run over Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Big Run over Tributary of Big Run carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Big Run over Tributary of Big Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Big Run over Tributary of Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.