Austin Road over Honey Run
PoorKnox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S. of Hazel Dell · Structure no. 4235304
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Road over Honey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Austin Road over Honey Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Road over Honey Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Austin Road over Honey Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Austin Road over Honey Run carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Austin Road over Honey Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Road over Honey Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.