US Bridges

Big Run over Big Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Lee Wolfe Rd. · Structure no. 4234561

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Run over Big Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Big Run over Big Run 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 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Run
CrossesBig Run
Location0.1 MI N of Lee Wolfe Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34808, -82.38345
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2015)
Projected traffic221 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Run built?

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

What condition is Big Run over Big 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 Big Run over Big Run carry?

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

How long is Big Run over Big Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Run over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.