US Bridges

Mueller Drive over French Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 450 S of Firstgate DR · Structure no. 4560416

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mueller Drive over French Run is a concrete frame carrying Mueller Drive over French Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMueller Drive
CrossesFrench Run
Location450 S of Firstgate DR
RouteCity Street MUELL
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97282, -82.75903
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mueller Drive over French Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mueller Drive over French Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mueller Drive over French Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mueller Drive over French Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mueller Drive over French Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.