US Bridges

Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.7 MI South of Sycamore · Structure no. 4233921

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.7 MI South of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30482, -82.48787
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2018)
Projected traffic140 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 Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek 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 Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.