US Bridges

Big Run Road over Kokosing River

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. South of SR 229 · Structure no. 4232879

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Run Road over Kokosing River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Run Road over Kokosing River in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2038. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Run Road
CrossesKokosing River
Location0.3 Mi. South of SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35728, -82.38502
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2015)
Projected traffic221 by 2038
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 Big Run Road over Kokosing River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Run Road over Kokosing River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Big Run Road over Kokosing River carry?

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

How long is Big Run Road over Kokosing River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Big Run Road over Kokosing River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.