US Bridges

Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S. of Front Royal · Structure no. 4236262

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKerr Road
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location0.4 MI S. of Front Royal
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29208, -82.262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek built?

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

What condition is Kerr Road over Wakatomika 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 Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kerr Road over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.