US Bridges

Vincent Road over Coleman Branch

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI West of Berry · Structure no. 4234073

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincent Road over Coleman Branch is a masonry arch - deck carrying Vincent Road over Coleman Branch in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 125 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVincent Road
CrossesColeman Branch
Location0.1 MI West of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43312, -82.38048
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2015)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincent Road over Coleman Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Vincent Road over Coleman Branch 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 Vincent Road over Coleman Branch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vincent Road over Coleman Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Vincent Road over Coleman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.