US Bridges

Hunter Road over Negro Run

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of US 62 · Structure no. 4237382

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Road over Negro Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunter Road over Negro Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHunter Road
CrossesNegro Run
Location0.1 MI South of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46589, -82.19333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Road over Negro Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Hunter Road over Negro 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Road over Negro Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hunter Road over Negro Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Road over Negro Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.