US Bridges

TR 56 over Cherokee Run

GoodPosted for load

Logan County, Ohio · 4.05 M N of CR 130 · Structure no. 4635132

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 56 over Cherokee Run is a steel culvert carrying TR 56 over Cherokee Run in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 56
CrossesCherokee Run
Location4.05 M N of CR 130
RouteCounty Highway T0056
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42167, -83.77667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2015)
Projected traffic283 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 TR 56 over Cherokee Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 56 over Cherokee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 56 over Cherokee Run carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 56 over Cherokee Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns TR 56 over Cherokee Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.