US Bridges

Jug Run over Jug Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Earlywine RD · Structure no. 4233255

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jug Run over Jug Run is a concrete slab carrying Jug Run over Jug Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJug Run
CrossesJug Run
Location0.1 MI E of Earlywine RD
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25698, -82.2211
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2015)
Projected traffic279 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jug Run over Jug Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jug Run over Jug 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jug Run over Jug Run carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jug Run over Jug Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jug Run over Jug Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.